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What is an import associate?

Import Associates are professionals responsible for coordinating and managing the importation of goods into a country. They handle documentation, ensure compliance with customs regulations, communicate with suppliers and freight forwarders, and track shipments to ensure timely delivery. Import Associates play a crucial role in facilitating smooth international trade for their organization by resolving issues related to shipping, customs, and logistics.

What are some common challenges import associates face when coordinating international shipments?

Import Associates often encounter challenges such as navigating complex customs regulations, managing documentation accuracy, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders across time zones. Staying updated on changing import/export laws and ensuring all paperwork is complete can be demanding, especially when working under tight deadlines. Effective communication with shipping agents, customs brokers, and suppliers is crucial to resolve delays and prevent costly errors, making attention to detail and adaptability key skills for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an import associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Import Associate, you need a solid understanding of international trade regulations, logistics processes, and documentation requirements, typically supported by a degree in business, supply chain, or related fields. Familiarity with customs management systems, shipping software, and tools like Microsoft Excel or SAP is often required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for coordinating shipments and resolving issues. These abilities ensure compliance, minimize delays, and facilitate smooth import operations in a fast-paced global environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Import jobs in Maryland?

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Warehouse Associate -Equipment Operator

Parts Authority

Hanover, MD • On-site

$19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Parts Authority rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

366th of 429 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Overview
Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 300 locations servicing customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC and Wisconsin.
Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority's catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications, ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them.
What makes Parts Authority different is OUR TEAM. Parts Authority has a team of professionally trained, experienced counter people to assist in finding the right parts and the right brand for each application.
Parts Authority carries the best brands in the business for domestic and import vehicles. AC Delco, Motorcraft, Denso, Bosch, KYB, Monroe, Gates, Dorman and Exide are just a few of the more than 400 suppliers from around the world, that Parts Authority partners with to bring our customer partners the best parts.
Each team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for candidates to join our family! So, if you enjoy full-time employment with the opportunity for advancement, look no further. Join our Parts Authority Team today as a Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator.
Responsibilities
The Warehouse Associate - Equipment Operator uses power industrial equipment to load and unload, move or stack materials or products and ensures the neat, orderly condition of the warehouse. We only want dynamic, career-minded people who are willing to dedicate themselves to this job.
  • Uses power industrial equipment to load and unload, move or stack materials or products;
  • Operates manual or electric carts in order to fill orders
  • From the receiving area, scan and count items and load on cart
  • Stock items appropriately by location and quantity
  • Receive merchandise from vendors and other stores and put them in the proper location on the shelves
  • Check off merchandise as received
  • Correct mistakes found on the inventory count sheet
  • Assist in pulling parts during busy times
  • Work with stock manager to address any problems with orders
  • Miscellaneous projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • 1-2 years experience operating power industrial equipment
  • Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
  • Understanding Map Locations
  • Sorting by alpha or numeric
  • Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department requirements
  • Focus and remain on task in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Great communication skillss
  • Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
  • Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department requirements
  • Regularly lift, push, pull and/or move objects 10-50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up
    to 100 lbs.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach
  • Occasionally required to sit and climb (ladders and/ or stairs) or balance
  • May be subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  • May be required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
  • Attention to detail
  • Great communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Must be able to work well with other staff members and supervisors
  • Must have an open availability, flexible and able to work various shifts and over time.
  • 1-2 years Warehouse experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with safety measures in a warehouse
  • Time management skills
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Must be able to work well with other staff members and supervisors
  • Must have an open availability, flexible and able to work various shifts and over time.
  • Familiarity with safety measures in a warehouse
  • Maintain and promote workplace safety
  • Securing and transferring cash or other assets.

Some of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Pharmacy Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Coverage
  • Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • ID Theft Insurance
  • Legal Plan Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
  • Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
  • Employee Discounts on Merchandise

EEO
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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