Logistics Technician

The Timken Company; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Logistics Technician to support shipping and logistics activities, ensuring timely movement of materials and accurate documentation.

You will operate forklifts, assist with cycle counts, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve processes while maintaining safety and inventory accuracy.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to lean improvements and support Timken's mission of safe and efficient material flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient with basic computer skills; 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 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

Forklift operation

Material handling

Microsoft Office

Shipping systems

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shipping systems

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.