Logistics Associate

Kongsberg Discovery, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication

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What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits for employee (discounted costs for family members) with an option of a high deductible plan that includes an annual employer contribution towards your health savings account ($1500 for family, $750 for employee only, and prorated depending on date of hire)
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Position eligible for our annual employee bonus program
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture
  
  

There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery than right now. With us, you will be in the forefront of enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the role as a Logistics Associate.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for outgoing and incoming shipments, maintaining inventory control, purchasing/receiving of stock, tracking customer owned repairs, and sales order entry.

Role And Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies accuracy of incoming shipments.
• Sorts and places materials on racks or shelves, moving to and from loading docks and shipping/receiving.
• Operating a forklift, pallet jack, and banding machine.
• Prepares merchandise for shipment, as required.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and completes cycle counts.
• Purchasing materials for stock and facility.
• Negotiates courier and freight company rates.
• Create shipments and customs documentation for outgoing shipments domestic and international.
• Set up and maintain forklift training.
• Suggest improvements in the department and reports needs to Manager.
• Stop unsafe work immediately and communicate issues to team and Manager.
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and handle materials that weigh up to 75 lbs.
• Experience operating a forklift.
• Inventory management / cycle counting experience.
• Proven experience with export control protocols and compliance.
• Ability to handle simultaneous activities and work in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills and computer literacy.
• Experience with supporting government shipments.
  
  

You Are Able To

• Carry out service and support for our equipment and customers.
• Identify and report incidents, improvements, and needs to Warehouse Manager.
• Independently prioritize and complete work tasks for the assigned repair, service visit, or project.
• Track metrics related to the service department such as repair time, etc.
  
  

Work Location: New Orleans, LA

Employment Type: Permanent full-time, paid hourly (eligible for overtime)

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00/hr. DOE

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.