Logistics Technician

AgCertain Industries, Inc.; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AgCertain Industries, Inc. in Newton, IA seeks a Logistics Technician to receive materials, assemble orders, and ship finished products. You will use handheld scanners, verify lot numbers, and keep dock organized while maintaining traceability.

This role requires basic computer skills, GMP awareness, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, with a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related scientific or technical field preferred, with strong reading and writing skills.
• High school diploma or GED required with clear handwriting and basic math skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with business software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely in all AgCertain situations and environments.
• Understand and contribute to the shipping and receiving process.
• Become familiar with product lines to aid shipping and receiving efforts.
• Safely load and unload pallets; inspect incoming packing materials and ingredients.
• Pack Direct-To-Consumer orders according to picking instructions.
• Process and fulfill orders accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor inventory in Packaging/Shipping areas and assist with counts.
• Use handheld scanners; verify lot numbers with pick lists.
• Apply labels to boxes and pallets accurately.
• Maintain a clean dock and staging area.
• Complete necessary QA paperwork to maintain traceability and GMP compliance.
• Undergo GMP training and comply with safety policies; perform sanitation duties.
• Participate in all company trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

Associate degree (preferred)

High school diploma or GED (required)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Business Central

Job description

The Logistics Technician is responsible for receiving materials (ingredients, packing material, chemicals, etc.), putting together orders, and shipping finished product. Attention to detail, strong computer skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving will be essential in maintaining the efficiency of Shipping & Receiving. Due to the nature of our business, the Logistics Technician may do multiple tasks throughout the day/week. They are expected to contribute where and whenever needed, including any task throughout production.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
• Ability to demonstrate a basic and continuously increasing understanding of the shipping and receiving process
• Become familiar with product lines, both retail and wholesale, to contribute effectively to shipping and receiving efforts
• Safely load and unload pallets of shipping supplies and food products; inspect incoming packing materials, ingredients, and processing aides
• Demonstrate proficiency in packing Direct-To-Consumer orders according to picking instructions
• Process and fulfill orders accurately and according to schedule
• Monitor inventory of product (including product on QA hold) in Packaging/Shipping coolers and assist with conducting inventory
• Be able to use handheld scanners; scan and verify lot numbers with pick lists
• Apply box and pallet labels accurately
• Maintain a clean dock and staging area
• Complete all necessary paperwork and recordkeeping as required by Quality Assurance to maintain traceability accurately and in a timely manner
• Undergo Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and be able to comply with Occupational Safety policies and GMPs in the production process; perform sanitation duties in accordance with SOPs, Food Safety and GMP compliance
• Participate in all company trainings
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from two-year college/university/tech school in a related scientific or technical field is preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent level certification with proven reading, writing, clearly legible handwriting, computer, inter-personal communication and mathematics skills required
• Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 75 lbs (34 Kg), ability to spend 8+ hours on feet and/or standing in place
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Business Central is preferred
• Previous experience with computers and related technology require
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate internally and externally with customers and vendors
• Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility