Logistics Specialist

Overview
ICON Consultants, on behalf of a client, is looking for a Logistics Technician who will work as part of the logistics team to maintain high performance for all departmental standards, including safety, timeliness, quality/accuracy, security, and productivity. Responsibilities will include receiving shipments, transferring materials to and from storage locations, packaging and palletizing products, and other tasks necessary for an efficient shipping and warehousing operation. The Material Handler must aim to achieve high customer service standards consistently. In addition, this person will also be expected to work proactively on multiple tasks with autonomy. The work schedule is 8 hours, 1st shift and/or possibly modified 1st shift to support late afternoon shipments. Overtime work may be needed periodically.

Job Description/ Duties:

• Drive a culture of "Do It Safely, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words daily.
• Through observation of work area(s), it is alert to and avoids unsafe behaviors and conditions or other hazards. Reports any observed hazards to the supervisor. Strictly adhere to all safety policies including, but not limited to, HAZWOPER, Electronic Communications Policy (ECP), and LOTO policies.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment.
• Safely and efficiently operates their assigned tasks to meet the day-to-day productivity goals of the team.
• Follow all work processes and work instructions relevant to specific assignments.
• Prepare cylinders for shipments (Removing Old Labels, Painting, Inspecting/Checking, Wrapping Valve Labeling With Appropriate Information Per Air Liquide And D.O.T Requirements, Barcode Scanning, Loading On Pallets, Etc)
• Perform shipping and receiving related ERP (SAP HANA) transactions
• Ensure accuracy of all transactions within ERP (SAP HANA) to ensure accurate data for operational efficiency
• Prepare shipping paperwork according to Air Liquide Policy and D.O.T regulations.
• Contact Common Carriers and Air Liquide locations to coordinate delivery and pickup of cylinders and other materials.
• The ship, Receive and Deliver supplies, materials, and equipment
• Operate a forklift to load and unload carrier trucks
• Load and unload sea containers, including appropriate blocking and bracing in line with IMO, IMDG, and Customs requirements
• Maintain Inventory Control records
• Conduct inventory cycle counts
• Collaborating with internal departments to locate a cylinder or canisters
• Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries.
• Keep all material handling equipment’s in the best condition by conducting regular inspections
• Escalates any potential Safety or Quality concerns
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Comply with all company safety policies and OSHA and MSDS Standards
• Complete all assigned training
• Ability to roll cylinders- Rolling cylinders require an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it.
• Fitness for duty, including but not limited to the ability to lift 50 pounds and can climb ladders.

Work Conditions:

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
• Ensure that no alarms or interlocks are bypassed
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with all company safety policies and OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Physical Qualifications:
• Must be able to move around a large warehouse for eight or more hours in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds on a regular, regularly
• Ability to climb ladders
• Significant manual dexterity for keying in data for long periods

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of relevant industry experience in logistics operations (shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory management)
• Ability to roll cylinders that weigh up to 200 lbs - Rolling cylinders require an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it.

Education :

• Highest Level of Education Required for this Position: High School Diploma/GED required
• Qualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields)
• SAP experience preferred but not necessary

Skills:

• OSHA Compliance & LOTO, Physical Dexterity, Blocking & Bracing (IMO / IMDG Standards), Logistics Coordination & Carrier Relations, Hazardous Materials (HAZWOPER / MSDS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Shipping & Receiving (D.O.T. Regulations), Inventory Control & Cycle Counting, SAP / ERP Systems, Forklift Operation