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Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process.Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Summary Receives, stores, and distributes material and products within warehouse by performing the
following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ability to lead and direct team efforts in a warehouse environment.
Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine
items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence
such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items
to production workers or assembly line.
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or conveys orders to packing station
or shipping department.
Marks materials with identifying information such as labels.
Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
Arranges product in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.

Responsibilities
Leads a group of 10+ employees in the warehouse operation. Responsibilities include ability to lead, motivate
and direct team efforts while informing department supervisor of problems or potential problems that require
immediate attention.

Competencies -To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and
explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely
decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional
resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond
guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time
or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Qualifications-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple.
correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to
customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,
and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is helpful.

Other Skills and Abilities
Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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