Logistics Specialist - 1st Shift

Teknor Apex Company•Leominster, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Teknor Apex, a global custom compounder with a nearly hundred-year history, is seeking a Logistics Specialist for its 1st Shift. The company, which started as a small Rhode Island tire store, has expanded to nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. As a privately held company, Teknor Apex maintains a tradition of fostering deep employee and customer relationships, enabling the delivery of customized compound solutions. This role is a full-time position within a team-oriented manufacturing environment where timely and regular attendance is crucial for success and safety. The position requires mandatory overtime depending on business needs, as production areas must be manned for worker safety, potentially extending beyond scheduled shifts or requiring additional hours outside the normal schedule.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
1-3 years of clerical experience required.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Time management and decision-making ability
Written and verbal communication skills
General office skills and strong computer skills (eg Microsoft Office) required
Must be 18 years of age to work at Teknor Apex.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of transportation and shipping experience preferred.
Prior transportation and shipping experience helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Effective communication between shipping, production, sales, customer service, and carriers.
Manage orders from planning through to completion.
Provide freight costs and track shipments as required.
Prepare and complete the required reports.
Manage inbound and outbound load schedules and document detention.
Manage drivers throughout the day and coordinate with security guards.
May weigh trucks in and out as directed.
Daily communication with production to review open orders and assure that materials will be available for on time shipment.
Communicate with customer service to coordinate ship dates, order changes, freight rates, service delays and any other logistics related information.
Communicate with 3PLs and customer carriers for scheduling coordination.
Maintain shipping schedule that supports an efficient work plan.
Prepare and complete all required reports for traffic, shipping, and customers.
Coordinate and verify accurate completion of all shipment.
Schedule delivery appointments for inbound materials.
Become familiar with the basics of air freight, international, and hazardous shipments.
Log carriers in and out in a timely manner.
Cross train across multiple business units, as needed.
Maintain housekeeping and 6S standards.
Identify quality issues and attain established productivity standards.
Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.