Logistics Lead

Vestas•Fort Collins, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Lead leads a team that receives, stores, and distributes materials, tools, equipment, and products based on internal customer needs. The role supports safe, accurate, and efficient material handling and logistics operations at Vestas’ Windsor, Colorado blades factory. It also involves handling and transporting regulated hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of leadership experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of forklift experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Intermediate computer skills and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft programs.
Ability to lift and move 30 pounds.
Ability to see and hear alarms and timers and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to climb up and down stairs.
Ability to safely operate heavy equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of tasks.

Responsibilities

Create a safe work area by following safety rules and procedures, with a focus on personal safety.
Support and participate in 5S activities.
Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine what needs to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated locations.
Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined criteria such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Store materials using a first-in, first-out (FIFO) process.
Fill requests for materials, tools, and stock items and distribute them to production workers or assembly lines.
Assemble customer orders from stock, place them on pallets or shelves, and move them to packing or shipping.
Maintain inventory accuracy for personal material movements and produce quality work.
Mark materials with identifying information and open bales, crates, and other containers.
Record quantities of materials or items received and distributed.
Learn work processes according to the training plan, adapt to changing assignments, adhere to process changes, and suggest improvements.
Weigh or count items for distribution within the plant to ensure they meet company standards.
Arrange stock parts in the specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
Use a computer to enter records and compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
Contribute to team production goals and work constructively with team members in a diverse environment.
Drive a vehicle to transport stored items from the warehouse to the plant or collect items from multiple locations for shipment.
Complete requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments.
Prepare parcels for mailing and maintain inventory records.
Safely expedite hazardous materials and waste from accumulation sites in accordance with strict regulatory requirements.
Inspect, weigh, load, document, and transport hazardous materials and waste using shipping and receiving documents, bills of lading, and manifests.
Comply with state and federal regulations for handling, storage, disposal, and transport of hazardous materials and waste.
Perform other duties as assigned.