Logistics Technician

Timken; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken is seeking a Logistics Technician to operate forklifts and support shipping and logistics, ensuring timely movement of materials. You will manage documentation, inventory control, and process improvements while working with cross‑functional teams on daily warehouse tasks.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with shipping systems, and the ability to lift heavy packages. Safe operations and accurate recordkeeping are essential in this on‑site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient with basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience with shipping systems preferred.
• Forklift and material handling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bills of lading, inventory practices, and logistics preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to lift/move heavy packages and perform occasional outdoor work.
• Willingness to present and collaborate across plant teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and move materials between Kanban locations, outside storage, and production to support flow and shipment schedules.
• Inspect incoming receipts for accuracy and completeness; verify compliance with order specifications.
• Prepare, pack, label, and stage outbound shipments; generate and verify shipping documents (BOLs, invoices).
• Coordinate with carriers, enter pick‑up requests, and track/resolve shipment issues and delays.
• Assist with cycle counts, loading/unloading trucks, and other warehouse/logistics tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized storage and staging areas and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain equipment inspection records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient movement of product from production to shipment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Shipping systems experience

Forklift experience

Inventory practices knowledge

Bills of lading knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Lift/move heavy packages

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Role overview

The Logistics Technician will operate powered industrial trucks and support shipping and logistics activities to ensure timely movement, storage, and shipment of materials. This role maintains accurate shipping documentation, supports inventory control, and helps reduce risk through effective process execution and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and move materials between Kanban locations, outside storage, and production to support flow and shipment schedules.
• Inspect incoming receipts for accuracy and completeness; verify compliance with order specifications.
• Prepare, pack, label, and stage outbound shipments; generate and verify shipping documents (BOLs, invoices).
• Coordinate with carriers, enter pick‑up requests, and track/resolve shipment issues and delays.
• Assist with cycle counts, loading/unloading trucks, and other warehouse/logistics tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized storage and staging areas and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain equipment inspection records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient movement of product from production to shipment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation of corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with basic computer skills and Microsoft Office; experience with shipping systems preferred.
• Forklift and material handling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of bills of lading, inventory practices, and logistics preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to lift/move heavy packages and perform occasional outdoor work.
• Willingness to present and collaborate across plant teams as needed.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next‑generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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