Logistics Associate I

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Logistics Associate I receives, inspects, inventories, handles, moves, issues, kits, and delivers materials safely, accurately, and efficiently. The role carries out assignments from a Logistics Supervisor/Foreman or Warehouse Lead, follows established instructions and procedures, and works with limited supervision. Duties may include supporting Post Delivery Services and Support, including making deliveries from the warehouse to the dock using company assets. The position requires basic warehousing and inventory-management knowledge, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to communicate and perform basic math and measurements. Employees must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules. The work involves touring vessels and work sites and may expose employees to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, fumes, chemicals, and very loud noise. The role has substantial physical demands, including lifting, climbing, working at heights, and working in confined spaces.

Requirements

Working knowledge of procedures and a basic understanding of warehousing and inventory-management principles.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and flexibility.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions and effectively deal with problems.
Ability to follow directions and work with limited supervision.
For Post Delivery Services and Support assignments: possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
For Post Delivery Services and Support assignments: pass and maintain Austal driver qualifications, including passing the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course provided by Austal and meeting the stated driver-violation criteria for the preceding three years.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of application and able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Meet the stated criminal-conviction eligibility criteria: no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years from disposition.
Be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including touring vessels and work sites; standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and working at heights and in confined spaces; lifting, pushing, or pulling specified loads; and safely using tools and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Carry out tasks issued by the Logistics Supervisor/Foreman safely and conscientiously, with attention to workmanship and time management.
Receive inbound materials and equipment; enter arrival reports and inspections for quantity and quality into the ERP system.
Count, inspect, identify, inventory, cycle count, mark, and issue materials using the ERP system.
Issue and inventory consumable items and tools, including engraving tools.
Process and package equipment and materials for shipping, storage, or installation.
Unload and unpack incoming materials and properly inventory and mark materials requiring storage.
Ensure timely delivery of materials and support to trades as directed; deliver materials and tools to trades as required.
Load and unload supplier and company vehicles for deliveries as required.
Perform transactions in ERP and other software systems using a PC and/or wireless scanning equipment; use other software, email, and Microsoft Office applications as needed.
Immediately inform the Supervisor/Foreman of issues that may affect performance or the ability to fulfill tasks.
For Post Delivery Services and Support assignments, safely use company assets to make deliveries from the warehouse to the dock.
Assist with other duties as required and comply with the employee handbook, company procedures, and policies.
Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations.