Logistics Technician

About the role

The Logistics Center Technician performs shipping, receiving, inventory, logistics and general warehouse tasks while providing high-level customer service to internal and external customers. Duties include preparing shipments, selecting containers, packing items, creating bills of lading, verifying quantities, using scan guns, basic kitting, receiving and unloading materials, inspecting shipments, delivering items, operating equipment such as dolly, pallet jack, cardboard crusher, forklift, and company vehicles, following policies, assisting with routine maintenance, maintaining facility security, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments for postal or commercial conveyance and determine the most economical and efficient shipping method based on customer requirements.
• Select appropriate shipping container and pack items to ensure safe delivery.
• Prepare bills of lading; check items to be shipped/received against work orders to verify correct quantities, destinations, and shipping locations.
• Use scan gun to receive and pick items in the shipping process.
• Perform basic kitting of equipment based on customer requirements.
• Receive and unload incoming materials; compare packing slip information with purchase orders and escalate discrepancies to leadership.
• Inspect shipments for damages or defects; record discrepancies or damages and notify leadership or appropriate internal team for resolution.
• Deliver items to requisitioning departments and obtain 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.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• May assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area and general facility.
• Maintain a secure facility at all times, monitoring inbound/outbound materials and personnel.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills and Attributes

• 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.
• Basic understanding of shipping/receiving protocols.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Experience driving large box trucks.

Qualifications

This is a hands‑on entry‑level position. While existing warehouse and safety certifications are preferred, they are not required; the individual will be expected to pursue appropriate certifications or training as directed by the supervisor within the first year of employment.

• High School Diploma or GED with demonstrated work experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Valid Driver's License (less than 6 points on license to meet insurance requirements).

Physical requirements: moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust; moderate physical effort; handling of average‑weight objects up to 30 lbs but up to or more than 75 lbs; temporary assignments may require more continuous physical effort handling objects/equipment between 35‑75 lbs; work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.

Pay

Salary range: $17 – $18 per hour.