Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: Responsibilities include any of the following activities related to the receiving, storing, and/or shipping of materials or finished goods: ensures materials are received from proper vendors, that they are delivered to inventory, and that finished goods are packaged according to specification and shipped in a timely manner. Reviews receipt of all materials to ensure purchase orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct.  Ensures the security and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control.  Ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped as per marketing schedules. Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures.  Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records. 

• Determines method of shipment. 

• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons. 

• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers. 

• Inserts items into containers. 

• Nails covers on wooden crates and binds containers with metal tape. 

• Stamps, stencils, or glues identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers. 

• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage. 

• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages. 

• Routes items to departments. 

• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications. 

• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. 

• Operates tier lift truck or uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience and Education:  

• 2-3 years of relevant experience 

• High school degree or equivalent, plus advanced training 

• Technical Skills: 

• Excellent attention to detail  

• Able to read and interpret paperwork and specifications 

• Mastery of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions) 

• Problem solving abilities 

• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc. 

• Strong teamwork and communication skills to get along with co-workers and be a team player 

• Understand and obey safety requirements 

• Commitment to keep work area clean and free of debris 

• Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs or more 

• Frequently required to handle; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl 

• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus 

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.   

Travel Required: N/A  

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of 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 employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitude, 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 to 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.   

Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: ALIGN PRECISION is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.  We are committed to creating a workplace where all qualified individuals are welcome and can thrive, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.