Logistics Technician I

Job Title: Logistics Technician I
Job Location: Concord, NC

Job Description:

• Maintains logs for shipments and files packaging slips. Works with vendors to make sure shipments are on time.

This position is Monday – Friday with a rotation of hours. Additional rotating weekend coverage to prep Monday shipments is required.
- Rotation #1: Start time at 5:30a (8 hours or until completion)
- Rotation #2: Start time at 6:45a (8 hours or until completion)
- Rotation #3: Start time of 8:00a (8 hours or until completion)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Work in a team environment to coordinate the packing of customer and internal orders aligned to Shipping Transportation needs
• Communicate shipment requirements to team.
• Perform final accuracy check on shipping paperwork to prevent shipping errors.
• Process shipment paperwork using PeopleSoft.
• Work with carriers to schedule / modify pick-ups, obtain shipment data, file customs paperwork and resolve issues.
• Process small package shipments using UPS / FEDEX software.
• Work with Customer Service, Planning, and IT for shipment changes/issues.
• Review and coordinate movement of trailers between site building.

Applicant Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Required:

• Proficiency with MS Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP based logistics/shipping transaction/software
• Experience scheduling and working with 3rd party carrier logistics
• Ability to certify for forklift, box truck use.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities while working in an irregular work environment with changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Must have the ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Devoted to plant safety culture and looks for ways to make the department a safer place to work.
• Strong problem-solving skills that drill down to the root cause of an issue.
• Flexibility with shift requirements as overtime will be required as needed.

Preferred:

• Forklift Certified
• PeopleSoft and/or SAP logistics/shipping experience
• Previous warehouse experience involving pick/pack robotics systems.
• Willing to act as a motivator and role model for the Shipping Department