Logistics Technician

Essity•Bowling Green, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene. The Logistics Technician (Setup Equipment Operator - SEO) will work within Essity safety standards, with a responsibility for others. This role involves loading and unloading materials, visually checking for damage, quantity, and description. The technician will prepare supply raw material/finished goods for production lines, remove production waste, and return blocked materials. They will also perform cycle counts, store and allocate materials, and complete required documentation. Maintaining the forklift truck and other logistic handling equipment, as well as ensuring optimal housekeeping in the warehouse, are key responsibilities. The position follows a 2-2-3 rotating 12-hour shift schedule, alternating between days and nights.

Requirements

High School or GED required
Plant Safety Guidelines, to include but not limited to, safe lift truck operation and lockout procedures
Excellent written & verbal communications skills (complete log books, write work orders, give and receive constructive feedback to/from team members)
Demonstrate leadership competency and/or willingness to learn and develop leadership traits
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Basic mechanical aptitude required, with ability to learn increasingly complex technology and maintenance procedures
Ability to support and maintain 5S standards
Candidate must be willing to work all shifts as may be necessary

Nice To Haves

Team player committed to the team philosophy and continuous improvement of the team and support equipment
Attention to Detail
Time Management

Responsibilities

Load and unload and check (raw) material or Finish Goods visually for damage, quantity and description
Block damaged raw material or material deviating in quantity or description
Prepare supply RM/FG for production lines
Remove production waste and return blocked (raw) material and blocked FG products
Cycle count RM/FG stock based on demanded intervals and quantities
Store and allocate (raw) material, return, blocking, waste, FG products, recycled material with the right location code
Complete all required documentation and data files during unload, store, remove and cycle count
Own and maintain forklift truck and other logistic handling equipment
Maintain optimal housekeeping in warehouse
Support the team and production area by monitoring and troubleshooting the equipment in the SEO area (including startup and shutdown) and communicating issues as necessary to other areas of the facility
Actively participate in team meetings and team problem-solving sessions
Fill Rep Role as required per Skill Level
Responsible for training, finished goods warehousing, inventory accuracy, and other functions as deemed necessary by the business
Understand 5s and demonstrate maintaining required standards
Systematic Problem Solve issues with Support Equipment
Operate and understand the operation and functions of the Palletizers, Briquetters, and Balers (Auto/Manual)
Able to work in various departments in the Logistic areas when needed
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Identify things that need to be corrected and fix without the supervisor's direction
Ability to communicate machine issues in Daily Operation Meetings
Operate mobile Equipment I.E. Lift Truck, Scissor Lift, and Carts
Perform Routine Changeovers
Other various duties as determined by business needs

Benefits

United Healthcare PPO
EyeMed Vision Insurance
Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally Healthcare
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee discounts program
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees