Lab Associate Jobs in Milpitas, CA (NOW HIRING)

"We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Scope:

The LAB TAA Process Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) lab processes by managing customer order scheduling, inbound reporting, and daily operational activities.

This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established procedures while effectively planning and prioritizing work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily LAB TAA operations to ensure timely processing of customer orders and inbound activities.
• Create and maintain monthly customer orders schedules based on inbound reports and business requirements.
• Generate, update, and distribute customer order reports and inbound tracking reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Monitor inbound inventory and order status to ensure accurate scheduling and reporting.
• Plan and prioritize daily tasks to meet operational goals and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to LAB TAA processes.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve scheduling, inventory, or reporting issues.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies in reports or order information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the LAB TAA process.

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn new processes, tools, and technologies.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Linux CLI.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Sorting and filtering data
  • Basic formulas and functions
  • Report creation and maintenance

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in inventory control, logistics, order management, or lab operations.
• Experience creating schedules and operational reports.
• Basic understanding of customer products and order fulfillment processes.

Key Competencies:

• Organization and Planning
• Excel Reporting and Data Management
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Process Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Task Prioritization
• Continuous Learning
• Team Collaboration

Position Level: Entry-Level to Intermediate

Department: LAB TAA Operations

Reports To: LAB TAA Supervisor / Program Manager

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred.

Expected Hourly Range: $24.00 - $33.00 

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.