About the role
Job Title: Logistics Tech Classification: Hourly Department: Logistics Reports to: Logistics Supervisor Position Summary: Logistics Tech provides support in the loading/unloading of trucks and material handling functions to support all Logistics operations. The expectation is to rotate in various areas of the logistics department as business needs dictate. Key Responsibilities: * Operate and maintain logistics equipment while ensuring safety compliance * Moving material to appropriate departments, locations & people. * Picking/scanning/loading of customer orders utilizing QAD * Material handling of FG material from production area to warehouse. * Perform inventory counts. * Maintain 5S activity in all areas of the plant, with focus on Logistics areas * Report all unsafe issues, actions or behaviors to your supervisor regardless of department * Follow Stop-Call-Wait policy. * Attention to detail & ability to follow all KAAP policies as well as departmental procedures. * Complete all assigned Safety procedures such as BBS, Dakotas as well equipment checklists and Dock Door Safety Audits. * Ability & willingness to cross train in all areas of Logistic Operations.
Skills & Competencies: * Operate equipment safely and correctly avoiding abuse of company property & equipment. * Strong verbal and written communication. * Excellent problem solving and time management. * Ability to work well in a multi-cultural environment. * Ability to work with minimal supervision when required. * Communicate & collaborate with team members to achieve daily KPI success. * Intermediate computer skills to navigate QAD as well as basic MS Office tools
Education & Requirements: * Ability to Obtain & Maintain KAAP Forklift certification as well as other equipment certifications * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * Prior experience working in a multicultural company is preferred. * Experience in automotive sector is preferred. * Work in all areas of the Logistics Department as business needs require. * Ability to read and comprehend basic English * Ability to follow instructions