Transportation Specialist
Wayfair
Houston, Texas
Posted 6 days ago
Sunday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Qualifications
Education
BA/BS preferred
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Use Wayfair inventory systems and tools to ensure 'perfect' orders run smoothly from receipt at the terminal to dispatching for delivery
- Identify exceptions such as damage, short shipments, mis shipments, overweight/oversized cartons, etc., and reconcile these issues, engaging Customer Service and other partner teams as needed
- Inventory freight returning after a missed or refused delivery, escalating reports of missing freight to terminal leadership
- Set up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintain relationships with reverse logistics carriers
- Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams, correcting any errors
- Write and distribute an 'end of shift' report to all terminal staff and any necessary partner teams
- Provide feedback on processes and tools
- Support Customer Service and other partner teams in efforts to maintain high customer satisfaction
Experience Requirements
Required
2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
2 years of experience
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- Referral bonuses
- Overtime hours & pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Wayfair company discount
- Benefits start day one
- Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Comfort with Microsoft Office
Soft Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skillsWell organizedDetail orientedProactive in identifying opportunities for improvement
Full Job Description
Warehouse Associate
Sunday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm
$1.50 per hour shift premium for hours worked between 6:00pm - 6:00am
Referral bonuses
Overtime hours & pay
401(k) with company match
Wayfair company discount
Benefits start day one
Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)
Responsibilities:
Use Wayfair inventory systems and tools to ensure "perfect" orders run smoothly from receipt at the terminal to dispatching for delivery.
Identify exceptions such as damage, short shipments, mis shipments, overweight/oversized cartons, etc., and reconcile these issues, engaging Customer Service and other partner teams as needed.
Inventory freight returning after a missed or refused delivery, escalating reports of missing freight to terminal leadership.
Set up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintain relationships with reverse logistics carriers.
Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams, correcting any errors.
Write and distribute an "end of shift" report to all terminal staff and any necessary partner teams.
Provide feedback on processes and tools.
Support Customer Service and other partner teams in efforts to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Ability to lift 75+ lbs to assist the warehouse team as needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach.
Ability to multitask and navigate through various systems and tools.
Well organized and detail oriented.
Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technologies.
Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving solutions.
Experienced in Logistics or Transportation.
BA/BS preferred.
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair and world for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
Sunday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm
$1.50 per hour shift premium for hours worked between 6:00pm - 6:00am
Referral bonuses
Overtime hours & pay
401(k) with company match
Wayfair company discount
Benefits start day one
Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)
Responsibilities:
Use Wayfair inventory systems and tools to ensure "perfect" orders run smoothly from receipt at the terminal to dispatching for delivery.
Identify exceptions such as damage, short shipments, mis shipments, overweight/oversized cartons, etc., and reconcile these issues, engaging Customer Service and other partner teams as needed.
Inventory freight returning after a missed or refused delivery, escalating reports of missing freight to terminal leadership.
Set up schedules for outgoing freight (returns, liquidation, donation, disposal) and maintain relationships with reverse logistics carriers.
Print any necessary paperwork for delivery teams, correcting any errors.
Write and distribute an "end of shift" report to all terminal staff and any necessary partner teams.
Provide feedback on processes and tools.
Support Customer Service and other partner teams in efforts to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Ability to lift 75+ lbs to assist the warehouse team as needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach.
Ability to multitask and navigate through various systems and tools.
Well organized and detail oriented.
Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technologies.
Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and driving solutions.
Experienced in Logistics or Transportation.
BA/BS preferred.
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair and world for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com.
Company Culture
Work Environment: Wayfair is a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences.
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$51
/ hour
Wayfair pays $51 for Warehouse Worker in Houston, Texas, with most salaries ranging from $35 to $77. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
Median
$51
Low
$35
High
$77
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