Temporary: Logistics Manager

Amtech; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtech is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee day-to-day warehouse, shipping, receiving, and internal logistics. You will coordinate workflows, support cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement across logistics to meet goals and customer expectations.

The role requires hands-on warehousing experience, ability to lift, and OSHA forklift certification, with DOT/HazMat training a plus. You will work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior warehousing experience with strong organizational skills.
• physically capable of light-industrial tasks and lifting.
• OSHA Forklift Training and Certification required.
• DOT/HazMat Training is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving with Customer Service.
• Oversee warehouse workflows to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain daily sales/logs related to product traceability.
• Inspect incoming raw materials for quality and accuracy.
• Manage FIFO product flow with production.
• Address low or out-of-stock inventory with production.
• Order shipping supplies as needed.
• Handle electronic shipping with FedEx, UPS, and LTL carriers.
• Keep shipping area safe, organized, and clean.
• Assist with packaging and palletizing finished goods.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Logistics Job Summary (Temporary):

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to- day operations of warehouse, shipping, receiving, and internal logistics. This role manages workflows to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective movement of goods, supports interdepartmental problem-solving, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics function. The role also works closely with supply chain, production, and customer service teams to meet operational goals and customer expectations. Job functions/requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1) Work with Customer Service personnel to fulfill and schedule daily/weekly shipping concerns
• 2) Coordinate Shipping/Receiving activities on an ongoing basis as required by volumes
• 3) Assist Accounting with maintaining the Daily Sales Log for Product Lot Traceability concerns
• 4) Conduct Incoming Raw Material/Packaging Inspections to ensure quality and accuracy
• 5) Manage product flow with the Production Team and organize product to maintain FIFO stock rotations
• 6) Work with Production personnel to address low-stock/out-of-stock inventory items
• 7) Order shipping supplies as required
• 8) Manage electronic online shipping with FedEx, UPS, and LTL carriers
• 9) Keep the Shipping/Receiving area organized, clean, and neat with an overall emphasis on safety.
• 10) Assist Production Team with product packaging, palletizing of goods, and organization of Finished Product

Qualifications:

Required Education & Experience:

• 1) Candidate must have prior warehousing experience, be well-organized, efficient, and have an eye for detail, as the job is highly detail-centric. IDI training is offered for esoteric functions pertaining to product identification, packaging, and safe handling of goods.
• 2) Candidate must be physically capable of performing light-industrial tasks, including lifting heavy items and proficient use of material handling devices and small hand tools.
• 3) Knowledge of ISO 9001 certification, with specific focus on product release, nonconforming material issues and mitigation is a plus, but IDI will train
• 4) OSHA Forklift Training and Certification required
• 5) DOT/HazMat Training and Certification is a plus
• 6) Must be willing to work independently with minor supervision.