Logistics Operator

Job Description

Purpose of Job

The Logistics Operator is responsible to perform all functions of the warehouse, including but not limited to: receiving, moving and storing of material and shipment of products to our customers. He/she is responsible to consistently comply with all safety, environmental and quality standards. He/she will be required to assist in other areas, such as but not limited to clerical functions, sample area, small parcel shipments (e.g. UPS, FedEx).

Principal Accountabilities/Main functions

1.     Load and unload product/material in a safe and efficient manner.

2.     Check and count incoming products and deliver to appropriate location.

3.     Check and count outgoing products, includes picking orders; staging; and properly palletizing of product.

4.     Move product to appropriate storage area; replenish picking zones; and other misc movement of product.

5.     Capable of earning and maintaining a forklift license.

6.     Operate all equipment safely and efficiently.

7.     Able to use the computer systems to obtain necessary information to perform assignments.

8.     Use Edibar scanning equipment when picking and auditing automotive orders.

9.     Process orders through Fed Ex and UPS machines

10. Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area.

11. Follow all company procedures and policies.

12. Work any hours as required, including overtime

13. Must be able to work at either facility

14. Work in a team concept; self-motivated; able and willing to be cross-functional.

Additional Responsibilities

1.     Perform labelling, sorting, wrapping, packing and repackaging as needed.

2.     Perform appropriate duties in the sample area, small parcel shipment area and any other areas as required in either facility. 

3.     Assist in the production area at Sparta Facility

4.     Charge forklift batteries as assigned.

5.     Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory

6.     Clean trailers and truck bays

7.     Perform other miscellaneous duties.

8.     Assist in any clerical function such as, but not limited to, process edibar orders, data entry, filing and answering the phone.

9.     Train new/transferred employees.

Hiring Requirements

1. High school graduate or equivalent, with basic math and computer skills
2. Must be able to read and speak English.  Must be able to count accurately, use a calculator and write legibly.  Must be able to think/convert to metric measurements.
3. Prefer forklift experience.
4. Ability to follow directions and function as a team member with a positive   attitude.
5. Must be able to lift up to 75#, stand and walk up to 95% of scheduled shift.
6. Must be able to work within the framework of 5S, ISO and TS requirements
7. Hours: any as required, including overtime, in either facility.