Logistics Center Technician
MCPC · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
The Logistics Center Technician performs a variety of shipping, receiving, inventory, logistics, and general warehouse tasks while providing a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method based on customer requirements.
- Selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
- Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped/received against work orders to ensure correct quantities, destinations, and shipping locations.
- Uses scan gun to receive and pick items in the shipping process.
- Performs basic kitting of equipment based on customer requirements.
- Receives and unloads incoming materials; compares packing slip information with purchase orders and escalates discrepancies to leadership.
- Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies leadership or appropriate internal team for resolution.
- Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
- May operate dolly, pallet jack, cardboard crusher, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
- May operate company vehicle to deliver shipments as requested.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
- May assist in routine maintenance of equipment, shipping area, and general facility.
- Maintains a secure facility at all times, including monitoring inbound/outbound materials and personnel.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, with demonstrated work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Valid Driver’s License (less than 6 points on license to adhere to insurance requirements).
- Forklift experience (preferred).
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities of low to moderate complexity.
- Ability to work independently and sustain positive relationships with team members, management, and customers.
- Team-oriented resource that approaches problems collaboratively.
- Ability to operate equipment listed in responsibilities (e.g., dolly, pallet jack, forklift, cardboard crusher).
- Basic understanding of shipping/receiving protocols.
- Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
- Experience driving large box trucks.
Physical Requirements
- Moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust.
- Moderate physical effort; requires handling average-weight objects up to 30 lbs, but may handle objects up to or exceeding 75 lbs.
- Temporary assignments may require continuous physical effort, including lifting/handling units between 35–75 lbs.
- Minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.
Schedule
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday–Friday)