Job Description

STARTING WAGE $17.50 PER HOUR

JOB TITLE:  Logistics Technician 1st Shift

• Monday- Friday (Weekends may be required)

• 6:00am-4:30pm (Work hours may change due to business needs)

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks while loading and unloading trucks on the receiving dock.

• Responsible for moving materials to and from the production area and cleanliness of the warehouse.

• Responsible for preparing for shipments out of the facility in accordance with all procedures.

• Post all raw materials movements on the computerized tracking system.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Moves material within and from the warehouse to the production area, and returns finished products to the shipping area.
• Works closely with machine leads and site supervision to manage raw materials, to insure continuous production of finished products.
• Interprets work orders and performs appropriate duties to support production machine changeovers.
• Unloads trucks of raw materials and loads recycling material on trucks in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.
• Performs good housekeeping techniques at the job site areas, properly handling paper waste and debris, and the removal of all potential safety hazards from the general area.
• Moves all materials within production area and locates copy.
• Produces in/out reports and completes Problem Material Reports.
• Removes pallets, strapping and packing materials, and moves recycle materials to recycle area.
• Maintains facility by applying Environmental Health & Safety and Good Housekeeping Standards as needed.
• Receives and stores all postal equipment until needed by production.
• Weighs, as required, and places in proper location all finished products following company/department guidelines.
• As required by USPS, completes accurately all required paperwork, to ensure proper loads prior to dispatching trucks.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• 0 – 1 year related experience.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Safety certification for power industrial equipment.

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language, preferred.

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

COMMUNICATION & CONTACTS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL):

• Communicate with other production team members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 30 to 50 pounds on a routine basis.

• Bending, stooping, climbing.

AT VALASSIS, WE DON’T JUST ACCEPT DIFFERENCES - WE CELEBRATE THEM, WE SUPPORT THEM, AND WE THRIVE ON THEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR EMPLOYEES, OUR CLIENTS AND OUR COMMUNITY. Valassis considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. In addition, Valassis will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities by contacting us at: Talentaquisition@vericast.com

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