Logistics Top Helper

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a logistics-focused professional to manage distribution packaging, shipping, and receiving for construction projects.

You will load/unload materials, prepare shipping documents, and coordinate with internal teams and customers to ensure timely deliveries. Role requires forklift operation, 3–5 years of logistics experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Perform quotation activities, write RQ's, selecting qualified suppliers (3 quote rule), seek alternate suppliers
• Expedite and track orders in support of program schedules. Track long lead items to ensure timely delivery
• Manage/coordinate interfaces between vendor and buyer, engineering, quality, planning, finance and production personnel
• Monitor performance of suppliers and manages preferred supplier/vendor list
• Use appropriate log procedures to track the whereabouts of any PR/PO issued
• Communicate effectively with peers and superior covering for the stores supervisor, IA, SR and UD
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift
• Minimum 3-5 years of logistics experience
• Must possess the endurance and strength needed to load and unload packages.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office-Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work well alone or as members of a team.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Responsibilities

• May operate heavy machinery and forklifts used to assist with the distribution process or load and unload materials by hand.
• Prepare all required documents related to shipping.
• Review orders, production schedules, and shipping/receiving notices to determine work sequence and material shipping dates, type, volume, and destinations.
• Execute the best practices for coordinating the flow of goods and logistics information across all internal teams, departments and customers.
• Invoicing of equipment shipped and all associated cost.
• Maintain strong vendor and customer relations.
• Ensure shipments are in compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations and company policies.
• Prepare, comply, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, and work related accidents.
• Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, and facilities to locate defects, meet maintenance or production specifications, and verify safety standards.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, and other personnel to exchange information and resolve problems.
• Examine, measure and weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Responsible for handling Thompson’s distribution packaging, shipping and receiving items as well as loading and unloading merchandise for construction project execution.

Job Responsibilities

• May operate heavy machinery and forklifts used to assist with the distribution process or load and unload materials by hand.
• Prepare all required documents related to shipping.
• Review orders, production schedules, and shipping/receiving notices to determine work sequence and material shipping dates, type, volume, and destinations.
• Execute the best practices for coordinating the flow of goods and logistics information across all internal teams, departments and customers.
• Invoicing of equipment shipped and all associated cost.
• Maintain strong vendor and customer relations.
• Ensure shipments are in compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations and company policies.
• Prepare, comply, and submit reports on work activities, operations, production, and work related accidents.
• Inspect or test materials, stock, vehicles, equipment, and facilities to locate defects, meet maintenance or production specifications, and verify safety standards.
• Confer with customers, supervisors, contractors, and other personnel to exchange information and resolve problems.
• Examine, measure and weigh cargo or materials to determine specific handling requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Perform quotation activities, write RQ's, selecting qualified suppliers (3 quote rule), seek alternate suppliers
• Expedite and track orders in support of program schedules. Track long lead items to ensure timely delivery
• Manage/coordinate interfaces between vendor and buyer, engineering, quality, planning, finance and
• production personnel
• Monitor performance of suppliers and manages preferred supplier/vendor list
• Use appropriate log procedures to track the whereabouts of any PR/PO issued
• Communicate effectively with peers and superior covering for the stores supervisor, IA, SR and UD
• Must be able to safely operate a forklift
• Minimum 3-5 years of logistics experience
• Must possess the endurance and strength needed to load and unload packages.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office-Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work well alone or as members of a team.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.