Logistics Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in the coordination and monitoring of transportation of goods to ensure timely delivery to customers and distribution centers.
• Support outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and customers to facilitate smooth logistics operations and resolve any issues or concerns.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and documentation requirements for domestic and international shipments, including customs clearance and export/import regulations.
• Upload all shipping documentation, including pre-ship photos, packing slips, and Bill of Lading (BOL) into WorkNet.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries, providing updates on shipment status, and addressing any concerns or issues related to logistics.
• Adhere to established safety guidelines and procedures.
• Cover for the Shipping Supervisor when absent and perform any other duties as required by the manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• One to two years of experience in shipping/receiving, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail: Ability to accurately track and manage shipments and documentation, ensuring all logistical tasks are executed with precision.
• Organizational skills: Strong organizational abilities to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal teams, external partners, and customers, ensuring clear and effective communication throughout the logistics process.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including warehouse personnel, production personnel, and transportation providers, to achieve common logistics objectives.
• Customer focus: Dedication to meeting customer needs and expectations by delivering products on time, resolving issues promptly, and maintaining a high level of service quality in all logistical activities.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods (approximately 40% of the workday).
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.; Buddy lift up to 100 lbs. Mechanical assistance required for loads exceeding 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform extended periods of computer-based work, including close visual focus.
• Office work is performed in an office setting that is climate controlled. Warehouse work is not climate controlled.
• Exposure to excessive heat and cold, wet/humid conditions, noise/vibration, hazards, dust and fumes.
• No direct supervision of others.