Warehouse Lead (Graveyard Shift)

Ready to take your career to the next level? Commodity Forwarders is hiring a Full-Time Warehouse Lead for our Los Angeles branch! This non-exempt position offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth within a thriving logistics team. If you're looking for a dynamic role with career advancement potential, we’d love to have you on board.

Graveyard Schedule:

  • Salary: $23 - $27/hr.
  • Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday; 10 pm - 6:30 am

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle inbound and outbound cargo flow efficiently to maintain smooth operations and uphold customer satisfaction.
  • Foster collaboration across shifts to enhance productivity, optimize cooler capacity, and improve overall efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and timely reports and records.
  • Ensure adherence to government regulations for freight forwarding at both origin and destination.
  • Enforce company policies and procedures while minimizing compliance violations with TSA, USDA, FDA, and other agencies.
  • Execute departmental tasks with precision and efficiency to maintain smooth operations.
  • Maintain cleanliness standards while ensuring compliance with food safety and OSHA regulations as directed by warehouse management.
  • Meet air freight and trucking cut-off times to uphold timely deliveries.
  • Implement proactive strategies to minimize claims and prevent cargo damage.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. and pass TSA background check.
  • 1-2 years of warehouse experience.
  • 1-2 years of forklift experience.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
  • Able to stand for 8-10 hour shifts.
  • Capable of completing freight forwarding forms and documents.
  • Fast-paced work environment; must be able to multi-task and handle high-pressure situations. As a 24/7 operation, weekend and holiday coverage may be required.

Cold Storage Environment:

  • Freezers at 0–15 degrees.
  • Coolers at 28–39 degrees.
  • Loading docks at 40–55 degrees.

Why You Should Join:

We offer a competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and retirement benefits, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic global environment. At Commodity Forwarders Inc., we are dedicated to transporting perishable goods worldwide while exceeding expectations through our people, network, and technology.

Commodity Forwarders Los Angeles address:

11101 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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