Traffic Assistant

Manufacturing/Production/Operations   Job Description There are over 2,000 employees working in El Segundo, and it is their creativity and talent that enables them to design, develop, and market our innovative toys. Much like our brands, our people also need development and growth opportunities. We believe that as our employees grow professionally, so will Mattel. Our comprehensive people development program addresses training, professional development, reward, and promotion. At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities. As the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl® and Fisher-Price®, Mattel is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun. If you're as excited about the future as we are, consider this opportunity.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ' Routing of package shipments to customers using Mattel's computer based transportation management system' Track & confirm deliveries on specific carriers' Update shipment information via computer' Communicate with carriers regarding requirements, equipment needs and other issues related to traffic' Other duties may be assigned as necessary SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIESNo supervisory responsibilities are required for this positionQUALIFICATIONSThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE' High school diploma or general education degree (GED) LANGUAGE SKILLS ' Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations' Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals' Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the general publicMATHEMATICAL SKILLS' Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals REASONING ABILITY' Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists ' Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS ' None required PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.' While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear. ' The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts while driving or working around forklifts or clamp trucks, fumes or airborne particles generated by propane forklifts, and outside weather conditions as the warehouse doors are generally open at all times of the year. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/V/D Contact Information Company: Mattel, Inc. Reference Code: 081121