Logistics Assistant

Position Title: Traffic Assistant

Location: 2050 State Rd. Lancaster, PA. 17601

Duration: 06 months Contract on W2 (possible extension)

Shift: 1st shift (06:00 AM -05:00 PM)

Estimated Regular Hours/Week: 36-48 hrs./week

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Position Description:

• The Level 2 TRAFFIC ASSISTANT is responsible for helping to maintain efficient warehouse operations by verifying dock doors, confirming trailer readiness, and coordinating with jockeys to support timely loading.
• The role depends on accurate shift pass-downs, clear communication of load lineups, and close collaboration with the Warehouse Traffic Supervisor.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing BOL documentation, reconciling SAP and yard reports, monitoring staging bays, assigning loads, and completing shipment records.
• Peer Relationships: Works closely with Warehouse Inventory, Raw Materials / Ingredients planners, and front-line warehouse hourly employees Verify dock doors and trailer readiness to ensure empties are available for loading and coordinate with the jockey as needed.
• Receive pass-down from previous shift to maintain continuity and smooth shift transitions.
• Review lineup with the next shift’s Traffic Assistant and communicate all required load information.
• Support the Warehouse Traffic Supervisor in getting the shift started efficiently.
• Print, distribute, and sign outgoing BOLs for drivers.
• Match SAP and yard reports with the guard’s yard check for accuracy.
• Monitor staging bays and assign loads to loaders to maintain outbound flow.
• Finalize completed orders including documentation, signed BOLs, and ship history reports.
• Provide pass-down to the next shift to ensure seamless operations.

Skills Required:

• Warehouse traffic flow and shift continuity: Understanding how inbound and outbound movement works and how shifts transition smoothly.
• SAP and yard management systems: Familiarity with system functions, yard reporting, and verification processes.
• BOL documentation procedures: Knowledge of printing, signing, processing, and maintaining accurate Bill of Lading records.
• Coordination with drivers, loaders, and jockeys: Ability to communicate and align activities to keep outbound operations efficient.
• Strong communication abilities: Effective in delivering pass-downs, collaborating across shifts, and ensuring clarity in workflow.
• Attention to detail: Skilled at verifying trailer status, ensuring documentation accuracy, and aligning yard reports.
• Organizational skills: Capable managing staging bay flow, assigning loads, and completing order documentation efficiently.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with logistics and working within corporate SOPs is a plus.

Education Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent * PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Associates degree or higher

Additional Information:

• Assignment will be extended based on Performance. - Candidate should be available for both shift, Day and Night as per the requirement.