Logistics Technician
About The Position
The Logistics Technician supports loading and unloading trucks and material-handling functions across Logistics operations. The role rotates among different areas of the Logistics Department as business needs dictate, and may require working in all areas of the department. The technician moves materials to appropriate departments, locations, and people; picks, scans, and loads customer orders using QAD; handles finished goods from production to the warehouse; and performs inventory counts. The role also involves maintaining 5S practices, reporting safety concerns, following the Stop-Call-Wait policy, and completing assigned safety procedures, equipment checklists, and Dock Door Safety Audits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain KAAP forklift certification and other equipment certifications.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic English.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to operate equipment safely and correctly while avoiding abuse of company property and equipment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
- Ability to work well in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision when required.
- Intermediate computer skills to navigate QAD and basic MS Office tools.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow KAAP policies and departmental procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in a multicultural company.
- Experience in the automotive sector.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain logistics equipment safely and in compliance with safety requirements.
- Move materials to appropriate departments, locations, and people.
- Pick, scan, and load customer orders using QAD.
- Handle finished goods materials from the production area to the warehouse.
- Perform inventory counts.
- Maintain 5S activity throughout the plant, with a focus on Logistics areas.
- Report unsafe issues, actions, or behaviors to a supervisor, regardless of department.
- Follow the Stop-Call-Wait policy.
- Complete assigned safety procedures, including BBS, Dakotas, equipment checklists, and Dock Door Safety Audits.
- Cross-train and work in all areas of Logistics Operations as business needs require.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve daily KPI success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
