Logistics Attendant (Shipping Operations)

INFICON AG; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match up to 8%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

INFICON AG in Syracuse, New York, is hiring a Logistics Attendant to coordinate and execute material movements, manage warehouse functions, and ensure a seamless supply of materials. This role plays a crucial part in enhancing the customer experience through efficient logistics operations.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma or GED, and preferably have up to 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SAP and strong skills in operating warehouse equipment are essential.

Compensation ranges from $19 to $22 per hour with benefits including major medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 0-2 years relevant experience.
• Capable of Forklift Certification.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming materials ensuring accuracy.
• Safely operate material handling equipment to transport materials.
• Manage internal consumption and replenishment of packaging materials.

Skills

Strong computer and process skills

Proficiency in SAP

Ability to manage time effectively

Safe operation of warehouse equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

The Logistics Attendant is responsible for coordinating and executing material movements, receiving, shipping, and warehouse functions across the organization. This role is essential to the company’s customer experience by ensuring timely and accurate supply of materials to internal departments and external customers. The Logistics Attendant supports interdepartmental communication, collaborates with outside operations, and maintains a high level of accuracy and service throughout all logistics workflows. The primary purpose of this position is to receive, evaluate, stock, ship, and manage materials from receipt through consumption or sale, ensuring seamless flow and operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming materials from receipt through stocking, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Verify, inspect, and document incoming goods for quality, quantity, and compliance with specifications.
• Establish and maintain storage locations, ensuring proper rotation and organization of inventory in warehouse and production areas.
• Safely operate material‑handling equipment (forklifts, lift trucks, pallet jacks, VLMs) to transport materials and navigate narrow aisles.
• Stock materials in high‑bay racking and vertical lift modules (VLMs), consolidating and securing inventory to maximize storage efficiency.
• Accurately pick and stage materials for production, Kanban replenishment, and internal orders, ensuring timely delivery to designated areas.
• Follow packaging and labeling guidelines to ensure the safety, compliance, and integrity of all outbound shipments.
• Manage internal consumption and replenishment of packaging materials.
• Operate packaging equipment such as shrink wrappers, banders, and stretch wrappers to prepare goods for shipment.
• Organize, build, and secure consolidated deliveries, ensuring proper documentation and traceability of all materials.
• Process and prepare domestic, international, dangerous goods, and freight shipments, following all regulatory and carrier requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Order Management, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure on‑time shipment, accurate documentation, and high levels of customer satisfaction.

Basic Job Skills

• Strong computer and process skills; proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Microsoft Office applications is highly recommended.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and maintain a strong sense of urgency.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and performing well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Skilled in the safe and efficient operation of warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, VLMs, and material handling tools).

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED and 0‑2 years relevant experience

Certifications/License

Capable of Forklift Certification

Physical Requirements

• Require constant (5‑8 hours/day) lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Requires frequent (2‑5 hours/day) pushing up to 50 pounds, sustained visual concentration on small areas and repetitive hand motions on a daily basis
• Requires occasional (up to 2 hours/day) bending, crawling, crouching, climbing, sitting, kneeling, reaching on a daily basis
• Frequently sustained visual concentration on small areas (e.g. monitors, screens, spreadsheets, legal documents, etc.)

Compensation

Range: $19–$22 per hour. Profit‑sharing bonus target 10%. 401(k) match up to 8%.

Benefits

Major medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact us at [e-mail].

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.