Logistics Specialist

Description

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position:

The logistics specialist performs essential tasks related to shipment of finished product, client samples, and coordinating inbound freight. This position will work primarily in a warehouse environment. The duties will include verifying products, packages and documentation for shipment, and transfer activity between multiple facilities.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Packaging, Operations or related business field or comparable work experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• HAZMAT certified.
• Cold Chain experience.
• International shipping experience.
• Experience using an inventory management system.
• CDL C license.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Verify documentation, stage product for shipment, load trailers for shipment. May include development or supporting shipping studies or packaging development as dedicated by product needs.
• Check outgoing product carefully for integrity, completeness, and condition of product packaging. Report and correct discrepancies as directed.
• Coordinate international shipping transactions with exporter.
• Coordinate inter-site material and product transfers.
• Coordinate external shipments to customer directed destination sites.
• Record selected material inventory in accordance with standard operating procedures using accurate Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Achieve certification in the use of applicable material handling vehicles (Forklift and pallet jacks).
• As needed:
• Unload, verify, and stage deliveries for put-away, including accurate execution of associated documentation.
• Aid with driving company owned vehicles.
• Track the finished goods inventory at warehouse.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

MEDICAL BENEFITS starting day 1: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF: Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process. Shift differential available for second and third shift!