What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist I position at Thatcher Company, Inc.?
Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.
We are hiring a Logistics Specialist I- Day Shift- Chemical Manufacturing for our Salt Lake City, Utah office
The Logistics Specialist I is a scale-house-focused logistics position responsible for processing incoming and outgoing carriers, accurately weighing and documenting loads, and supporting the safe and efficient movement of traffic through the facility. This role verifies shipment and material information, prepares and maintains required paperwork, and ensures scale transactions are completed accurately and promptly to support inventory accuracy.
The Logistics Specialist I serves as a primary point of contact for drivers and carriers arriving at or departing from the facility. The position coordinates closely with Operations, Warehouse, Customer Service, Transportation, and other internal teams to communicate carrier status, direct traffic, resolve documentation or load discrepancies, and maintain complete and organized scale-house records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate truck scales and related systems to accurately record gross, tare, and net weights for inbound and outbound loads.
- Check in drivers, verify carrier and shipment information, and provide instructions for loading, unloading, staging, and departure.
- Manage carrier traffic through the scale area and yard, coordinating with plant and warehouse personnel to support efficient load movement.
- Prepare and verify scale tickets, loading paperwork, Bills of Lading (BOLs), delivery paperwork, signatures, seals, placards, and other required shipping or receiving documents.
- Enter accurate carrier, vehicle, shipment, weight, and transaction information into company scale, transportation, and ERP systems.
- Verify material, quantity, unit of measure, lot or batch information, and transaction details against orders and shipping documents to support accurate inventory records.
- Communicate arrivals, departures, delays, load status, and discrepancies to Operations, Warehouse, Customer Service, Transportation, and other internal teams.
- Resolve routine inventory, weight, shipment, order, and documentation discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues as needed.
- Assist with inventory reconciliations and research transaction or documentation variances in coordination with Operations, Warehouse, and Inventory Control.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records, including scanning, distributing, reconciling, and archiving scale-house documentation.
- Provide professional service to drivers, carriers, visitors, customers, suppliers, and internal business partners.
- Follow facility access, safety, security, DOT, hazardous-material, confidentiality, and record-retention requirements.
- Report unsafe conditions, significant carrier concerns, and scale-system issues to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
- Maintain a clean and secure work area and support routine reporting, administrative tasks, and process improvements.
- Perform other logistics and scale-house responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field required.
- 0–2 years of experience in a scale house, shipping and receiving, logistics, warehouse, manufacturing, customer service, or administrative environment preferred.
- Experience with truck scales, carriers, Bills of Lading, scale tickets, ERP systems, or scale-management software is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to manage multiple carriers, transactions, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear, professional communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to coordinate with internal departments and resolve routine inventory, weight, shipment, traffic, and documentation issues.
- Understanding of how accurate weights, material identification, and timely transaction entry affect inventory balances.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
- Ability to learn scale software, ERP systems, document-management tools, and other logistics technology.
- Dependability, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while following safety, security, and compliance requirements.
Why is Thatcher right for you?
- 100% company-funded Profit-Sharing Plan (up to 25% of salary annually)
- 401(k) with traditional and Roth contribution options
- Quarterly Safety Bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA,
- 3 weeks of PTO, and paid holidays
- Quarterly Safety Bonus
- Education reimbursement and ongoing professional development.
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Thatcher is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.