Departmental/Operational key responsibilities:
The Team Leader in the Freight Forwarding warehouse will be rostered to operate a forklift in the bonded freight forwarding
warehouse moving air or ocean freight in transit or when loading or unloading freight for freight forwarding clients.
The Team Leader will oversee the work of the Forklift Operators in this area, specifically they are responsible for:
- Ensure that all aspects of the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), RACA and Department of Transport & Regional Services (DOTAR's) requirements are followed for every export air shipment
- Ensure that the procedures governing the TAPA and DOTAR's regulations are fully understood and followed for every export air shipment without fail
- Build export freight pallets including specialist racking
- Serve customers collecting or delivering freight
- Break bulk and store freight in appropriate warehouse area
- Ensure work area is kept clean and orderly
- Ensure prompt and efficient recovery of freight from cartage contractor
- Deliver or load export freight to airport or contractor
- Load and unload ocean freight and air freight containers
- Ensure freight is stored and handled in such a manner as to minimise loss or damage
- Ensure freight is checked into warehouse and break down process done in a prompt and orderly manner Complete weekly bond check for outstanding freight
- Ensure prompt and accurate export lodgement to airlines
- Liaise with Export Department on equipment and loading requirements
- Unpack ocean/air freight containers as required
- Follow all Dangerous Goods Handling procedures correctly
Competencies and Skills required:
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Excellent communication skills, highly service orientated Intermediate to
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly organized and capable of multi -tasking
- Team management & interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of WMS and other warehouse systems
- Preferred knowledge of health care industry
- Previous experience in the Warehouse Environment
- Previous administration experience preferred
- Previous supervision experience
- At least 2-3 years experience in a similar role
Freight Forwarding Team Leader Only:
- 2-3 years Freight Forwarding warehouse experience preferred
- RACA 1,2/3 Certification Dangerous Goods (Specific Function) certification
- Understanding of customs protocols and procedures
Benefits:
Computers and Electronics
Being part of DB Schenker means you and your family can take advantage of special discounts on a wide range of Computer & Electronic products and services with Apple, Dell, Samsung & LG.
Novated Leasing
Novated Leasing is an Employee Benefit designed for Employees of Schenker Australia to buy and own a motor vehicle under a leasing agreement with FleetPartners, our preferred Novated Leasing provider.
THE COMPANY
DB Schenker is a globally integrated Transport and Logistics company providing international air and sea freight forwarding services together with national logistics solutions across Australia and the globe.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a Team Leader (Logistics or Freight Forwarding) to join our busy team.
This position is required to:
- Oversee the daily work of logistics or freight forwarding team members Ensure orders are dispatched in a timely manner
- Ensure reporting is completed, on a daily basis and / or as needed
- To determine and implement the most effective methods for performing the specific function of this position within the customers guidelines
- Determine priority order/tasks
- Ensure clear concise information flow both upwards and downwards
- Ensure involvement of team in meeting’s
- Ensure alignment with the GDP and GWP for pharmaceutical goods
- Ensure GDP manual is up to date and adhered to at operational level
- Providing training, guidance and direction to reporting staff
Note:
Additional Freight Forwarding Team Leader responsibilities are outlined on full Job Description
To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in Australia