Logistics Agent

<strong>Courier Corporation Of Hawaii Is An Obran Logistics Company.<br><br></strong>Obran Cooperative is the first worker-owned cooperative conglomerate in the US. At Obran, we believe that everyone should own their work, and that ownership can dramatically improve our lives, both financially and emotionally. Growing worker-ownership is foundational to building a more equitable and competitive economy, an economy that enables the people who create value through their hard work to share in the value they create. At Obran, we are pioneering a new approach to grow worker-ownership at scale and create a new economy.<br><br>Our Logistics company, Courier Corporation of Hawaii (CCH) is looking for a qualified IT Agent to join our team! The ideal candidate must be a clear communicator, reliable and accountable. At least one year of logistics experience is preferred but not required.<br><br><strong>IT Agent Key Responsibilities:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely segregated, palletized, and prepped for shipping</li><li>Ensuring all products are shipped to the right destination</li><li>Determines placement of merchandise, follows safety and lifting protocols during transport</li><li>Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor<br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong><ul><li>Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Prior experience working in a warehouse preferred</li><li>Knowledge of operating a forklift & pallet jack preferred</li><li>Ability to work on feet for 8 hours and carry loads up to 75 pounds</li><li>Responsible & reliable</li><li>Ability to work well independently and safely</li><li>Ability to work cohesively as part of a team</li><li>High School Diploma, or GED equivalent</li><li>Valid driver's license</li><li>Ability to handle physical workload</li><li>Strong work ethic and attention to detail<br><br></li></ul><strong>Pay Range:<br><br></strong>$13 - $15 USD Hourly based on experience<br><br>We will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br><br><strong>Schedule:<br><br></strong>Monday - Friday Full-time 8:30am-5pm<br><br><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li> Medical Insurance</li><li> Dental Insurance</li><li> Optical/Vision Insurance</li><li> Overtime Available<br><br></li></ul><strong>Our Mission<br><br></strong>Obran Cooperative's mission is to put the engines of business to work for humanity.<br><br><strong>Our Vision<br><br></strong>Obran will be the world's largest worker-cooperative conglomerate. We exist to grow profitable, useful, and impactful businesses that serve our members, customers, and communities. We acknowledge structures of inequity and embrace the struggles to overcome them, one workplace at a time.<br><br><strong>Our Values<br><br></strong><ul><li>Democracy: We empower and educate members to participate fully in workplace decisions</li><li>Innovation: We question the status quo and find new ways of working that are better for ourselves, our customers, our communities, and the environment</li><li>Solidarity: We act in ways that promote equity and inclusion; we are pro-black, pro-women, pro-LGBTQ+, and against hate and discrimination in all its forms</li><li>Humanity: We believe that workers are humans first; we foster dignity, respect, and joy in our interactions with each other</li><li>Balance: We think critically and holistically about our decisions, and seek balance in the short- and long-term outcomes of all stakeholders we touch. Our stakeholders include our members, our families, our communities, our investors, our customers, our suppliers, and the environment<br><br></li></ul><strong>Our Principles<br><br></strong>This organization operates in accordance with the Rochdale cooperative principles:<br><br><ul><li>Voluntary and open membership</li><li>Democratic member control</li><li>Members' economic participation</li><li>Autonomy and independence</li><li>Education, training, & information</li><li>Cooperation among cooperatives</li><li>Concern for community<br><br></li></ul><strong>Salary Range Disclaimer<br><br></strong>The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, net disposable income, and performance. The range listed is one component of Obran's total compensation package for employees/members. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Cooperative Membership, an open Paid Time Off policy.<br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities and Accommodations<br><br></strong>Obran is deeply committed to creating workplaces and a community of members where equity is prioritized and valued. We believe that traditional corporations' bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.<br><br>Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Obran Coordination team at 808-532-2600, or by email at cch_supervisors@cchawaii.com in advance of your interview.

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