Logistics Associate

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is looking for a Logistics Associate. You will be responsible for all incoming and outgoing shipments at Persistent Systems' New York City headquarters.


Position Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving all packages, including accepting and signing for deliveries from distributors, as well as organizing and planning outbound orders within our ERP system.
• Maintaining warehouse inventory and organization, including sorting materials according to characteristics such as size, type, style, and product code under FIFO (First-In-First-Out) procedures; conducting daily inventory of products, conducting cycle counts, and reporting data to the Logistics Lead and or Inventory Analyst.
• Promptly receiving in deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables within the 24-hour window
• Maintains accurate reporting of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately
• Picking, packing, and shipping of customer orders loading the contents to each package that is shipped through the ERP system
• Monitoring warehouse jobs related to customer orders - kitting product from production
• Maintaining inventory of shipping supplies and replenishing inventory as needed
• Documenting and maintaining shipping and receiving logs

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with packaging and shipping product and other valuable goods
• Experience in a warehouse/storeroom, with knowledge of warehouse functions
• General knowledge of legal and safety procedures for handling of goods
• Literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with information management systems: ERP/MRP
• Knowledge of shipping integrated systems such as UPS, FedEx, DHL - Domestics and International
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices and procedures

The base pay for this role will be $25.50 an hour. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

Company Overview

Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company's industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.