Logistics Associate

About the role

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family.

Position Purpose: Physically receive freight into the facility, validate it is as expected/ordered, input the receipt into the system and coordinate the movement of the receipt to the place of need. Physically prepare items for shipment up to and including packaging, paperwork documentation and contracting with transportation carriers for the freight movement.

Responsibilities

• Physically receive freight into the Bassett facility.
• Prepare, provide, and process all documentation received for inbound shipments.
• Input validation of freight receipt into the ViewPoint computer system.
• Reconcile discrepancies in piece count from the packing list to the physical delivery.
• Prepare and resolve claims for damages, lost shipments, and over charges.
• Physically prepare items for shipment outbound.
• Create BOL’s (bills of lading) and Packing Lists as needed.
• Support and maintain a safe & Lean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by Logistics Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Years of experience will depend on the level of the position (see reference table of Logistics Associate levels on page 2 of this description).
• At least 2 years of previous experience using a forklift to move larger pieces of material.
• Background in construction and/or manufacturing helpful.
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.
• Good organizational skills a must.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Computer skills and ability to learn new computer programs is required.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to interpret a packing list, Bill of Ladings and input the appropriate data into a computer program.