Warehouse Operative

Move the world with us! 

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!  

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder! 

The Warhouse Operative will work within the Life Science Division. They will be responsible for processing shipments in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, and customs satsifaction, through sorting, packing, loading, and unloading pharmaceutical and related products.

• Load and unload trucks.
• Pull and stage outbound goods using loading manifest.
• Check in/load out domestic and international freight.
• Maintaining temperature control requirements at all times.
• Put freight and products away in designated areas.
• Re-weigh freight / cargo as directed; basic math skills required.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow safety policies.
• Working to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and some Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
• Putting patient safety first.
• Execute all Dangerous Goods shipments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Contribute actively to a healthy and secure work environment by reporting unsafe/unsecure/unhealthy conditions and p0ssible improvements.
• Managing equipment such as fridges and freezers.
• Defrosting freezers and undertaking basic maintenance, e.g. cleaning freezer filters.
• Helping to set up temperature mapping tests.
• Managing temperature data logger stocks.
• Completion of forms relating to Quality.
• Working with the eQMS, DOT Compliance.
• Performing monthly stock checks.
• Dealing with Customer enquiries.
• Handle additional tasks according to specific customer SOP requirements.
• Organize some export shipments via courier service.
• All other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as the business demands deem necessary.

• Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of airport codes destinations and basic geography knowledge.
• FLT/Rech Truck/VNA/PPT licenses desirable, although not essential.
• Expertise in GDP related quality assurance desirable, but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment.
• Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred.
• Fluent oral and written English is a must.
• Fluent oral and written Dutch is beneficial.
• Exhibits typing skills/or data entry skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a fast pace, high volume environment.
• Actively participates in safety policies, activities, and implementations.
• Manual handling skills.
• Basic administration skills.
• Able to operate and control equipment.
• Literacy and numeracy.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Flexible and positive attitude to excel in a client-driven environment, commercial awareness
• Open to new ideas and technologies
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer great programs for our employees, for example, 5 volunteer hours a year to give back to the community in a charitable event.  

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.