Logistics Specialist I, 1st Shift

Bsh Home Appliances • New Bern, NC

257d • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Logistic Specialist ensures the safe, efficient and accurate movement of materials by utilizing the defined standards. Loads, unloads and moves materials within factory warehouse and manufacturing areas. The material handler supports production through distribution of materials by pulling orders from inventory; delivering production materials and supplies; staging finished product. The Material Handling Specialist also maintains basic SAP transactions for inventory control and stock movements, in addition to managing warehouse processes to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.

Requirements

• High-School Diploma - Required.
• 0-2 Years of Experience (Warehouse and Logistics processes related to manufacturing) - Required.
• SAP required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to think and act independently.
• Ability to use software on PC based computer system (data entry).
• Ability to safely operate various kinds of material handling equipment.
• Ability to apply appropriate safety procedures & equipment.
• Ability to adjust to changing working conditions as business demands require.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting to deliver high performance results.
• Ability to be detail oriented & organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the business as required by the job.
• Ability to work variable and flexible hours, including overtime.
• Demonstrable understanding of material flow and inventory control.

Nice To Haves

• Tugger, Straight Forklift, Moving Mast Forklift, Drexel.
• Pallet jacks, dock levers, wrappers & delivery carts, etc.
• PC, radio, scanners, delivery system interfaces, telephone, calculator.

Responsibilities

• Supports a safe workplace, takes action to improve the safety of the factory.
• Safely operates tools & equipment, follows all rules regarding Personal Protective Equipment.
• Conducts Start-Of Shift inspections of Mobile Equipment prior to shift.
• Reports any unsafe condition found during the Start of Shift inspection to your supervisor immediately.
• Reports any property damage, near miss/incident involving or caused by use of PITs immediately to supervisor.
• Conducts inspections of required PPE prior to use.
• Shows a commitment to quality & takes actions to ensure the quality of the parts and end product.
• Performs assigned warehouse function according to the standard and/or SOP.
• Meets unit quality and productivity metrics.
• Follows written or oral instructions to ascertain materials to be moved.
• Loads and unloads all types of deliveries, ensuring that each incoming delivery matches the company purchase order.
• Sustains continuous material movement to different work areas in the facilities.
• Operates cyclic replenishment systems like milk run trains.
• Interacts with external vendor on proper management of materials in JIT & VMI areas.
• Conveys materials from storage to designated workstations.
• Handles material accurately & carefully.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Works closely with the inventory group to monitor supply levels and submit purchasing recommendations.
• Collaborates with the inventory control and purchasing groups to determine when product is missing in a delivery.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
• Operates standard industrial lift truck, tuggers, electrical and manual pallet jacks.
• Interacts with SAP to order materials from main warehouse, supports receiving & Shipping with transactions and SAP processing.
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Completes paperwork thoroughly and promptly.
• Communicates clearly & interacts with other departments.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Cross-trains as needed to learn all material handler functions.
• Manages the 5S target organization consistently.
• Performs housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean & safe work environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP), Adoption Benefits, HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire.
• Eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan, which offers a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed by employees.
• Annual employer funded profit sharing dependent on company profitability.
• Opportunities for employees to participate in a company sponsored Wellness plan and earn lower medical care premiums.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions.
• Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.
• The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line).
• 40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line).
• 12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day).
• Employee, friends, and family discount program for company products.
• BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED