Logistics Associate

Job Title: Logistics Associate

Company: Alamo Roadway Materials LLC

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Job Type: Full-time

Logistics Associate at Alamo Roadway Materials (ARM), Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Alamo Roadway Materials

San Antonio, TX; Full Time, Hourly

Alamo Roadway Materials (ARM), a branch of Clark Construction of Texas, is a thermoplastic manufacturing company specializing in producing Preformed and Spray Thermoplastics. ARM is looking to hire a Logistics Associate to work with our Senior Logistics & Inventory Coordinator in conjunction with our production plants in receiving and shipping, inventory and stock control of onsite and off-site inventory of raw materials and finished goods that are ready to ship to the customer.

Job description:

· Reports to and assists Senior Logistics & Inventory Coordinator in meeting daily responsibilities and tasks of planning, scheduling, and coordinating loads of products to customers in an office setting using a desktop computer, and software.

· Corresponds with sales department staff, and production plant manager regarding customer orders.

· Plans trailer space using 48' and/or 53' flatbed, and dry van trailers for loads based on product dimensions and weights, weather, and load security: schedules appointment for pickup and delivery with carriers for full truckloads (FTL), less than truckloads (LTL), and hotshot shipments throughout Texas and the United States.

· Ensures customer order is in stock and ready to ship prior to requesting carrier assets and sets requirements for load security when coordinating shipments.

· Inputs and updates Excel order tracker, and schedules appointments via Outlook Calendar for order pickup and delivery.

· Drafts and prepares Bills of Lading (BOL) using MS Word; may provide shipping labels, packing slips, and other documents as required for shipment.

· Tracks shipment via carrier web-portals, email, phone, and text messaging; updates sales team, and/or customer on delivery as needed.

· Assists in maintaining an accurate physical inventory of raw materials and finished goods in the product yard, and warehouses as products are received, produced, and shipped.

· Communicates with carriers, and third-party services to reconcile shipping, and invoicing issues.

· Occasionally loads/unloads a variety of trucks and trailers.

· Occasionally operates a forklift, pallet jack, and uses banding/wrapping equipment to prepare product for shipping.

· Performs as backup to Senior Logistics & Inventory Coordinator in their absence as needed.

· Assists production plant when needed to meet production schedule.

Requirements and Qualifications:

· High School graduate, or equivalent required.

· Must have a valid drivers’ license, and own reliable transportation.

· Required skills in transportation planning, shipping and receiving, and warehouse experience.

· Required to obtain Forklift license within 30 to 60 days of hire.

· Required and able to work a flexible 8-hour schedule, with the possibility of overtime, and as needed on occasional weekend days.

· Required keyboarding skills of 35wpm, and proficiency in using computers.

· Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Calendar with ability to learn other software platforms.

· Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversions.

· Good people skills with all levels of management.

· Ability to work in a team environment, willingness to learn, and to be cross-functional.

· Good organizational, time-management, and record keeping skills.

· Ability to work safely and follow Standard Operating Procedures.

Physical Effort, Dexterity and Working Conditions:

· Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling.

· Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor.

· Ability to lift 10-75 lbs. throughout shift.

· Work environment encompasses all areas of a Warehouse Distribution Center.

· This position may require work in hot and cold temperature extremes with exposure to rain, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, potentially harmful chemicals, solvents, and components, and working near other teammates.

· Ability to use proper PPE (eye protection, hearing protection, protective suit, gloves, and safety shoes) as needed or required.

Our ideal candidate:

· Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience from civilian and/or military service in any of the following areas: transportation and logistics, warehouse operations, and manufacturing that included, scheduling the receipt of raw materials, calendar scheduling, and load planning, and shipping finished goods.

· Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Calendar.

· Required to type 35 wpm or more.

· Required transportation planning in shipping and receiving with the ability to plan loads of various pallet dimensions, and weights, as well as coordinating the correct truck/trailer asset for the load.

· Familiar with Department of Transportation regulations regarding commercial line-haul trucking, and transportation of Hazardous Materials.

· Knowledge of Bills of Lading (BOL), Material Data Sheets (MDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Hazardous Material regulations and requirements.

· Knowledge of warehouse operations with the ability to apply and practice safety in a warehouse material handling environment.

· Ability to work as a team member, and to build and maintain a positive working relationship with management, customers, vendors, carriers, and co-workers.

· Have previous Forklift experience, and a current license.

Benefits:

· Job Type: Full time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt, some overtime.

· Pay based on experience. Hourly: $17.50 - $18.50.

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 4:00pm; 8-hour shift.

Work Location: San Antonio, Texas, with the ability to work offsite as needed.

Candidates may be subject to a drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78219 (Required)

Work Location: In person