Logistics Lead

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Location Cobb County, Georgia
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Logistics Lead will supervise and oversee the transportation of surplus equipment, furniture, packages, and freight throughout multi-campus locations. Respond to inquiries and/or complaints
regarding logistics services. Train, coach, and provide work direction to assigned team, including setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations.

This position will interact on a consistent basis with: warehouse staff, building managers, property coordinators, vendors, contractors, and delivery customers.This position will typically advise and
counsel: Logistics employees and students. This position will supervise assigned logistics associate staff.

Responsibilities

Duty 1 -
Lead and participate in the delivery of materials, surplus equipment, furniture, packages, and freight throughout multi-campus locations, following GT guidelines and policies.

Duty 2 -
Supervise and lead the replacement and removal of all damaged furniture on GT Campus. Oversee moving of heavy and/or fragile equipment.

Duty 3 -
Manage and inspect loading and unloading area frequently to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety standards. Educate Logistics staff on the Environmental Health and Safety standards.

Duty 4 -
Sort and load packages on delivery vehicle; operate equipment used to load and unload materials.

Duty 5 -
Maintain inventory records and produce inventory reports.

Duty 6 -
Prepare and submit appropriate paperwork and reports regarding delivery activity.

Duty 7 -
Lead in investigating and resolving customer inquiries and/or complaints regarding logistics services.

Duty 8 -
Assume accountability for all equipment and furniture maintained in the Logistics Warehouse.

Duty 9 -
Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Other Required Qualifications
Certification, License or Permits
Valid Georgia Driver's License
Forklift Certification through OSHA-certified training program

Required Experience
Minimum of 5 Years Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and a demonstrated ability to learn new computer and software systems.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of warehouse procedures, mailroom operation, and safety standards
Familiarity with package delivery computer software programs

SKILLS
This job requires advanced skills in performing stocking and delivery of supplies including scheduling and maintenance of related records and operation of loading/unloading equipment and motor vehicle. Leadership and customer service skills are also required. USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will have some travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
This position is located in Smyrna, GA
Salary Job Grade C08
Salary range is dependent on candidate's experiences and skills that ranges from $50,947.00 - $69,290,000.

Background Check

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