Day-Shift Logistics & Inventory Specialist

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental and Vision plans

Wellness program

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Alfa Laval, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring for an on-site Day Shift role in the hygienic fluid handling team. You will handle inventory control, shipping/receiving, material delivery to shop teams, paperwork processing, and cycle counting to support company growth.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong Excel proficiency. Prior manufacturing, forklift, and overhead crane experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; basic desk top computer skills.
• Basic math skills; ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift operation certification preferred.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments; rejects damaged items, records shortages, and communicates with vendor group to rectify damages and shortages.
• Counts, weighs, or measures items to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders or records.
• Operates forklift or uses hand truck to move shipments to storage or work area.
• Performs daily equipment inspections for equipment like forklifts, cranes, etc.
• Troubleshoots incoming problems and communicates with Team Leaders or Purchasing Department for assistance.
• Routes items to departments or warehouse locations.
• Maintains log of received materials and supplies.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stencils with shipping info.
• Stamps or labels crates with shipping information and instructions.
• Packages components to specified quality standards for transport.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure specifications.
• Ensures warehouse inventory is well managed and counts are accurate.
• Minimizes inventory damage risks and flags slow-moving stock.
• Assembles order-specific fan and drive kits for production readiness.
• Provides needed materials to various workstations and locations.
• Responds promptly to material delivery requests.
• Keeps track of scrap inventory and raw goods.
• Conducts inventory counts to support valuation.
• Manages Kanban and Min/Max systems; inventory system maintenance.
• Manages recycling container usage and disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Forklift certification

Overhead crane

Job description

Alfa Laval, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is hiring for an on-site Day Shift role in the hygienic fluid handling team. You will handle inventory control, shipping/receiving, material delivery to shop teams, paperwork processing, and cycle counting to support company growth.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong Excel proficiency. Prior manufacturing, forklift, and overhead crane experience are preferred.