Job Description
The position of Logistics Specialist, reporting to the Operations Manager, is responsible for performing a variety of delivery, shipping, and receiving tasks; while providing a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.
- Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
- Delivery of product and equipment to customer sites using company provided van or straight box truck. Will also assist technician at customer site in the general set-up of the equipment.
- Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
- Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment.
- Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory which is shipped or received.
- Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
- Delivers items to requisitioning departments and obtains authorized signatures for accepted items.
- Will need to dolly, pallet jack, cardboard crusher and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate company vehicle to deliver shipments; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment and shipping area; may lock warehouse and set alarms.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Use scan gun to receive and pick itmes in the shipping process; use computers to check issues related to shipping and receiving.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.