Logistics Technician

General Responsibilities & Duties:

• Load/unload trucks, railcars, totes/containers in accordance with company standards
• Ability to climb and work at elevation onto semi-tractor trailers and railcars in inclement weather from very cold to very hot ambient temperatures
• Properly document shipping and receiving logs/files/records for every shipment
• Conduct initial lab analysis on inbound product to ensure it meets quality standards
• Verify freight bills
• Prepare/review - packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the tank farm and trucking bay
• Receive parts and supplies for plant/office; properly file for inventory records
• Enter customer data into data management system as required
• Accept and facilitate customer sample requests
• Operate material handling equipment safely (forklifts, telehandler, pallet jacks)
• Operate company vehicles safely (box truck)
• Wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes)
• Utilize safety harness/fall arrest system when required by company policy
• Cross train with production
• Assist with plant operations/maintenance when required
• Properly package products and prepare products for shipping in accordance with all relevant regulations and shipping industry standards
• Receive after hours calls to facilitate operations and respond accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

Customer Service responsibilities:

• Answer the phone professionally and politely
• Communicate with customer/shipping company representatives by email
• Provide documentation to customers as needed
• ·Perform in all ways with appropriate AgCertain brand and communications standards

Food and Occupational Safety Responsibilities:

• Complete GMP, SQF and HACCP training (provided by the company)
• Comply with all company food safety and occupational safety requirements
• Maintain a clean, food-safe and occupationally safe truck bay

Preferred Qualifications/Background:

• High school diploma/GED minimum
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to attain a chauffer’s license
• Computer skills:  Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & SharePoint
• Writing, mathematics, reading comprehension and verbal skills must be excellent
• Ability to routinely lift 75 pounds unassisted