Logistics Technician 3

Hunting • Stafford, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Technician coordinates domestic and international shipments, maintains accurate receiving and inventory records, and supports warehouse and logistics operations. The role works with freight forwarders, carriers, customers, vendors, Purchasing, Sales, Planning, Production, and Quality to ensure materials and products move accurately and on time while supporting safety, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency goals.

The position handles shipping coordination and documentation, receiving and ERP transactions, and dock inventory management. It also supports safe material handling, operational metrics, and continuous improvement. The role requires onsite work in a climate-controlled production-floor environment and may involve evening and weekend hours, overtime, and occasional work near moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, warehouse operations, or international freight coordination.
• Experience managing domestic and international customer shipments.
• Working knowledge of import/export documentation and shipping compliance requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and drive process improvements.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment; certification training is provided if needed.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy, including participation in company random drug testing; employment is subject to position-appropriate background checks.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance, and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions.
• Experience with AES filing and international shipping regulations.
• Experience developing operational metrics and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of quality documentation and traceability requirements.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule outbound domestic and international shipments according to customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Work with freight forwarders, carriers, and customers to arrange pickups and resolve shipping issues.
• Provide Sales with shipment updates for customer orders and communicate shipment status as needed.
• Coordinate with Planning to allocate and prioritize orders to support on-time delivery.
• Schedule local shipments and notify Will Call customers when orders are ready for pickup.
• File Electronic Export Information (EEI) through the Automated Export System (AES) for applicable international shipments.
• Prepare commercial invoices, consolidate orders where appropriate, and generate and process Bills of Lading, shipping documents, airway bills, and export declarations as required.
• Create DHL, UPS, and FedEx shipments and ensure customer information and shipping data are accurate and current.
• Verify ATS certifications and ensure shipping documentation matches job packets and serial numbers before release.
• Check shipping paperwork, labeling, and box counts for completeness and accuracy before submission to Shipping/Receiving.
• Maintain shipping logs and tracking spreadsheets, including customer notification dates, shipment approvals, and pickup schedules.
• Resolve delayed pickups, shipment discrepancies, and mis-shipments.
• Scan and maintain shipping documentation in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
• Assist with loading shipments and outsourced materials as needed; maintain forklift certification and safely operate material handling equipment.
• Receive incoming shipments and process them accurately in the ERP system.
• Verify received materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation, and record part numbers, quantities, heat numbers, and lot traceability information.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to resolve receiving discrepancies and process receiving documentation according to departmental and quality procedures.
• Assist with unloading incoming shipments using appropriate equipment and safe material-handling practices.
• Develop and maintain receiving performance metrics and support continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Manage finished-goods and package inventory staged for shipment, maintaining accurate counts and status of packages, parts, sales order lines, and shipping documentation.
• Keep dock inventory organized, labeled, and accessible for shipment preparation.
• Develop and publish weekly and monthly inventory and shipping metrics aligned with company objectives.
• Identify and implement inventory-control improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED