Logistics Specialist, ALE Logistics

Amazon • San Antonio, TX

23d

About The Position

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Logistics Specialists monitor inventory levels to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained to support build and repair activities in our data centers. They receive parts, verify inventory, and own chain-of-custody processes for Data Center Technicians and Engineers. They will also be responsible for loading and unloading shipments and transporting parts between different locations. Specialists should be comfortable and willing to regularly drive a variety of motorized vehicles, including box trucks up to 26' in length. In addition the driving portion of this position will require the candidate to obtain a mandated Driver Qualification File (DQF) which includes passing a Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) check, and DOT physical. This position involves frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling of materials and products. Logistics Specialists will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company. They must also maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all workspaces. Preferred candidates will have experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment, as well as experience and knowledge of reverse logistics processes. This future Amazonian must possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to Operational Excellence. Physical / Environmental Demands: - Requires standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time. - Typically work is in a warehouse environment where the noise level is loud. - Occasionally work is in an office environment where the noise level is low to moderate. - Occasionally assist in loading and unloading shipments. - Occasionally exposed to cold or hot weather. - Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances. - Willing to participate in group lifts of 50 pounds or more. Work Environment: - Work with and/or around moving mechanical parts - Noise level varies and can be loud - Temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees, and will occasionally exceed 90 degree This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Requirements

• 1+ years of logistics experience
• 1+ years of material forecasting experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances
• Willing to participate in group lifts of 50 pounds or more
• Requires standing, sitting, and walking for prolonged periods of time
• candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment, as well as experience and knowledge of reverse logistics processes
• possesses a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a commitment to Operational Excellence
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience using a computerized Inventory Management System (IMS)
• Strong understanding of shipping & receiving, inventory and warehousing practices.

Responsibilities

• monitor inventory levels to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained to support build and repair activities in our data centers
• receive parts
• verify inventory
• own chain-of-custody processes for Data Center Technicians and Engineers
• responsible for loading and unloading shipments and transporting parts between different locations
• comfortable and willing to regularly drive a variety of motorized vehicles, including box trucks up to 26' in length
• obtain a mandated Driver Qualification File (DQF) which includes passing a Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) check, and DOT physical
• keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company
• maintain the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all workspaces

Benefits

• Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed