Logistics Technician II

Job Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to assist the Shipping department with plant shipping and receiving operations. The Logistics Specialist will support the Shipping department in day-to-day operations of the shop floor and flow of product to and from our facility. This position will perform a variety of duties pertaining to the receipt and distribution on incoming and outgoing products. The Logistics Specialist will be considered a shared resource to the Shipping Department and the Production Control Department.

Duties and responsibilities:
Assist in coordinating inbound and outbound vendor shipments ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and customer requirements
Support trucking and loading operations including scheduling documentation and communication with carriers
Work directly with shop floor employees providing feedback or directions when needed.
Utilize Oracle to receive work orders and process transactions
Check department destinations of incoming materials and arrange distribution and delivery
Collaborate with multiple departments (Production Control Operations and Sales) to coordinate workflow and resolve issues.
Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records and documentation
Control flows of material to and from subcontract vendors
Assist Shipping department with customer shipments on an as needed basis
Ensure compliance with company policies safety standards and labor guidelines.

Minimum Requirements
High school diploma with demonstrated applicable job experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to work on the shop floor and in an office environment as needed
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing operational needs

Preferred Qualifications
Prior Logistics experience 1-3 years
Prior shipping and receiving experience
Familiarity with manufacturing
Working knowledge of freight forwarders carriers and international/domestic shipping processes
Experience in Oracle ERP or similar
Experience with export shipments and documentation
Prior experience working in environments with union labor or structured workforce rules

Physical requirements:
Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment
Must be able to lift 50lbs. when needed
Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday

Additional Requirements
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.