Logistics Technician

kobeal; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobeal is seeking a Logistics Tech in Bowling Green, KY. The role supports loading/unloading, material handling, and rotates through logistics areas as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities include operating equipment safely, inventory counts, 5S maintenance, and following KAAP procedures. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and KAAP forklift certification; automotive sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• KAAP forklift certification required; other equipment certs encouraged.
• Experience in automotive sector preferred.
• Experience in multicultural environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain logistics equipment with safety compliance.
• Move material to departments, locations and people as needed.
• Pick, scan and load customer orders using QAD.
• Move FG material from production to warehouse.
• Perform regular inventory counts.
• Maintain 5S standards in logistics areas.
• Report unsafe issues to supervisor promptly.
• Follow Stop-Call-Wait policy.
• Adhere to KAAP and department procedures.
• Complete safety procedures and equipment checks.
• Cross-train across logistics operations as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Teamwork across culture

QAD navigation

MS Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

KAAP Forklift certification

Automotive sector experience (preferred)

Multicultural environment experience (preferred)

Tools

QAD

MS Office

Job description

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