Logistics Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Current DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Shipping and receiving experience.
• At least 1 year of experience operating commercial vehicles, yard tractors, trailers, or similar equipment.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in an industrial environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Demonstrated safety track record in warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a strong command of English.
• Willingness to contribute at all levels of the organization and support cross-functional operations.
• Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods; walk throughout plant, warehouse, and outdoor yard facilities; repeatedly enter and exit commercial vehicles; bend at the waist and reach overhead; lift 25 lbs. routinely and up to 50 lbs. as required; wear required PPE; perform repetitive duties; and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must have 20/20 vision or corrected vision.
• Ability to work for extended periods in environments that may include noise, dust, chemicals, and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with dock scheduling or appointment management software such as OpenDock.
• Experience operating a forklift or other powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment.
• Inventory control experience.
• Leadership, shift handoff, or training experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, recycling, chemical processing, logistics, transportation, rail, or transload operations.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety compliance, particularly in vehicle operation, loading, unloading, and material handling.
• Operate yard trucks, tractors, and other company vehicles to move trailers, containers, and equipment between facilities.
• Spot trailers at loading docks and designated staging locations according to operating priorities.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of yard equipment and report maintenance concerns.
• Verify trailer numbers, seal integrity, and location accuracy; maintain trailer and container location records and assist with yard audits.
• Coordinate trailer movements to support production, warehouse, and shipping schedules.
• Assist with securing loads and ensuring trailers are properly staged for transport.
• Monitor yard conditions and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment damage, or operational concerns.
• Receive, sort, and manage the distribution of incoming parcels and packages.
• Load and unload trucks according to scheduled appointments.
• Update and manage appointment statuses in OpenDock.
• Upload, maintain, and verify appointment documentation in OpenDock, including Bills of Lading, packing lists, seal numbers, and shipment photos.
• Ensure accurate shift handoffs covering shipment status, exceptions, yard activity, and operational priorities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard, warehouse, and shipping/receiving area.
• Communicate with operations, inventory control, production, and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies, delays, or inventory issues.
• Comply with DOT, OSHA, environmental, and company operating requirements.
• Maintain a valid CDL and Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Complete assigned physical tasks, including pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, lifting, climbing, and reaching.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health insurance
• Company-sponsored dental insurance
• Company-sponsored vision insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Parental leave
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Stock options
• 401(k)
• Flexible paid time off