Logistics Technician

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC is seeking a Logistics Tech in Bowling Green, KY. This hourly role supports loading/unloading trucks and material handling, rotating through the logistics department as needs dictate.

Responsibilities include operating logistics equipment, moving materials, and conducting order picking/scanning in QAD, plus daily inventory counts and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift certification and other equipment certifications preferred or obtainable.
• Experience in multicultural work environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain logistics equipment safely and comply with safety rules.
• Move materials to departments, locations, and personnel as needed.
• Conduct pick/scan/load of orders using QAD and perform regular inventory counts.
• Maintain 5S practices in logistics areas and report unsafe conditions.
• Cross-train across all areas of Logistics Operations as business needs dictate.

Skills

Operate equipment safely

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Multicultural collaboration

Independent work when required

KPI driven teamwork

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

KAAP Forklift certification

Tools

QAD

MS Office

Job description

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.

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