Union Working Foreman

Company: CBRE
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Union Working Foreman

Job ID

179687

Posted

28-Aug-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Cambridge - Massachusetts - United States of America

About the Role:

The Union Working Foreman serves as a lead worker for workers who confirm and record the receipt of shipments, prepare items for shipping, and load and unload trucks. Also responsible for running the inter-departmental transport of materials. Working Foreman is considered a worker with little authority for personnel actions. This role reports directly to the Logistics Manager.

A Union Working Foreman is a team member that may validate or coordinate the work of others on a support team. Suggests improvements to process, is a knowledge resource for other team members. Has no authority for staff actions. Thorough knowledge of the team processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Ensure and verify appropriate shipping paperwork.

- Using a shipping and receiving software and management system, prepare accurate bills of lading for outbound freight.

- Schedule or monitor air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products.

- Lead the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.

- Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pick-up of goods.

- Process necessary invoices to appropriate office for payment.

- Assist and evaluate needs with shipping points, services, weights and freight permits, and other information needed.

- Identify errors on packing lists and invoices and correct them.

- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

- Monitor shipping orders and shipping quantities match picking documents through careful audit of said documents.

- Ensure team is assembling packaging materials and package merchandise per instructions, in preparation for shipment.

- Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.

- Arrange for movement of freight to consignee/agent and updates the system with information.

- Assist in resolving any discrepancies.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

- Must hold IATA DOT 49 CFR certifications

- Must have a minimum of 4 years' experience as a licensed shipper.

- Quality Management experience.

- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

WHY CBRE?

CBRE is the leader in our field and offers excellent career growth opportunities. Competitive compensation, including overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The salary for the Union Working Foreman position is $67,912 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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