Logistics & Distribution Specialist

Job Description

Position Title

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Shipping & Traffic Manager

Position Summary
The Successful Logistics & Distribution Specialist will be a highly motivated individual with a proven track record of operating and expanding manufacturing operations at a high level of performance and capability. This individual will have the desire to develop their management style, apply leadership skills, foster community, and learn to provide guidance in the interest and desire to grow into a management position.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of operating with minimal direction and supervision and have demonstrated skills in multi-tasking, organization, self-direction, and a willingness to manage a complex daily requirement. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external contacts is critical to the success of this position as well as having excellent computer skills.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing nationally recognized provider of products and services to the construction and critical containment sectors. Significant potential for advancement to other functional, leadership and management positions exist as the company continues its rapid sales growth. Specifically looking for an individual interested in working toward growth into a Shipping and Traffic Manager role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the day-to-day shipping and receiving operations, ensuring compliance with productivity, quality, delivery and customer service standards;
• Pack or crate finished goods, as required per customer order in a timely manner;
• Setup and coordinate LTL / truck or UPS shipping of daily shipments, arranging for pickups, creating BOL’s, loading trucks and coordinating with Sales on customer expectations and delivery requirements. Log shipping information into the ERP system;
• Coordinate with production, sales and customer service as necessary to schedule, ship and report on customer deliveries;
• Receive incoming materials, unloading trucks, verifying and counting each shipment, logging into the ERP system and storing in the appropriate rack or location;
• Maintain and enhance the organization of the Shipping area, with 6S and Lean methods, improving capacity, efficiency and orderliness;
• Assist with an efficient flow of materials throughout the shop and the reduction of waste in movement and activities;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Entrepreneurial spirit and thinking. Makes good first impression and is easy to work with; team player, collaborator, self-starter, high work ethic;
• Minimum of 5 years logistics and distribution experience;
• Strong computer skills with typical office applications and web-based portals. Experience with ERP use and implementation is a real plus;
• High school diploma is required; a 2-year associate degree is preferred;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers, suppliers and employees.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

STARC Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brunswick, ME 04011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Shipping & receiving: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $24