What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation and Warehouse Specialist position at Mativ Holdings, Inc.?
Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.
JOB Description: The Middletown, DE location is seeking a Transportation and Warehouse Specialist is responsible for coordinating transportation activities and supporting warehouse operations to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials and finished goods. This role manages shipping documentation, carrier coordination, inventory transactions, warehouse processes, and compliance with company safety and quality standards.
SHIFT: Looking to fill 3rd: M-F, 8:00pm - 4:30am. Weekends as needed.
TRANSPORTATION responsibilities:
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers, suppliers, and customers.
- Schedule shipments and maintain transportation schedules to meet delivery requirements.
- Prepare and process shipping documents including bills of lading, packing slips, and carrier paperwork.
- Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve transportation issues, delays, or discrepancies.
- Communicate with carriers regarding pickups, delivery appointments, freight claims, and service concerns.
- Verify freight charges and assist with transportation cost tracking.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, carrier, and company shipping requirements.
WAREHOUSE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive, store, and distribute raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods.
- Accurately process inventory transactions in warehouse management and ERP systems.
- Conduct cycle counts and assist with physical inventory activities.
- Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Maintain organized warehouse storage locations and inventory accuracy.
- Follow FIFO and inventory control procedures.
- Support warehouse housekeeping and 5S initiatives.
qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of warehouse, shipping, logistics, or transportation experience preferred.
- Experience using ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of transportation, shipping, and warehouse operations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
WHAT WE OFFER
Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.
ABOUT MATIV
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.
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