What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Technician position at AgCertain?
The Logistics Technician is responsible for receiving materials (ingredients, packing material, chemicals, etc.), putting together orders, and shipping finished product. Attention to detail, strong computer skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving will be essential in maintaining the efficiency of Shipping & Receiving. Due to the nature of our business, the Logistics Technician may do multiple tasks throughout the day/week. They are expected to contribute where and whenever needed, including any task throughout production.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
- Ability to demonstrate a basic and continuously increasing understanding of the shipping and receiving process
- Become familiar with product lines, both retail and wholesale, to contribute effectively to shipping and receiving efforts
- Safely load and unload pallets of shipping supplies and food products; inspect incoming packing materials, ingredients, and processing aides
- Demonstrate proficiency in packing Direct-To-Consumer orders according to picking instructions
- Process and fulfill orders accurately and according to schedule
- Monitor inventory of product (including product on QA hold) in Packaging/Shipping coolers and assist with conducting inventory
- Be able to use handheld scanners; scan and verify lot numbers with pick lists
- Apply box and pallet labels accurately
- Maintain a clean dock and staging area
- Complete all necessary paperwork and recordkeeping as required by Quality Assurance to maintain traceability accurately and in a timely manner
- Undergo Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and be able to comply with Occupational Safety policies and GMPs in the production process; perform sanitation duties in accordance with SOPs, Food Safety and GMP compliance
- Participate in all company trainings
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Associate Degree from two-year college/university/tech school in a related scientific or technical field is preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent level certification with proven reading, writing, clearly legible handwriting, computer, inter-personal communication and mathematics skills required
- Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 75 lbs (34 Kg), ability to spend 8 hours on feet and/or standing in place
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Business Central is preferred
- Previous experience with computers and related technology require
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate internally and externally with customers and vendors
- Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety
- Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility
Salary : $44,020 - $58,020