Expeditor - Contract

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States SGS Full time
Job Title: Expeditor - Contract

We are seeking an experienced Expeditor to join our team at SGS. As an Expeditor, you will be responsible for expediting the manufacturing and fabrication of industrial equipment at vendor and manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Check the status of engineering design and approval, including the status of approval of any other documents and ITP.
  • Verify that purchase orders to sub-vendors for supply of materials, components, and services have been issued and confirm the expected delivery dates.
  • Check the status of materials available in stock and the delivery status of remaining materials/components.
  • Verify the stage of fabrication of the equipment and planned activities.
  • Check supplier plans for improving delivery dates if fabrication is behind.
  • Verify supplier QMS contribution to building a quality product and confirm plans for expediting and testing activities per approved QA/QC plans/ITP.
  • Take photographs of all materials and fabrication stages of components and the whole equipment.
  • Obtain copies of relevant and non-proprietary documents.
  • Issue an expediting report.
Requirements:
  • Candidate will be qualified and preferably certified for expediting and familiar with industrial, commercial, and technical practices.
  • Candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in expediting fixed and/or rotating machinery and equipment, such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, welded/bolted structures, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps/compressors, and turbines.
  • Any additional certificate such as CWI or NDT is a plus.
  • Candidate must be able to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
  • Candidates must be proficient in using several types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and composition.
  • Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Depending on educational qualification, trainings/certification, and experience, the pay range will be $30 to $45 per hour. Mileage for round-trip driving will be reimbursed at cost. For extended traveling when needed, all expense items will be reimbursed at cost against receipts.
  • Work schedule: Ad hoc - as required by the client.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.