What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics/Warehouse Specialist position at Barnes Group?
General responsibilities include:
- The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for a range of activities to support our product workflow in logistics, sales and distribution, and customer service. The ideal candidate will monitor day-to-day domestic and export logistics operations, developing and maintaining carrier delivery metrics and freight reporting to measure carrier service performances and monthly freight spends.
- Knowledge of ocean/air documents, customs forms, and regulations a must.
- Preparing packing and shipping documents, including preparation of shipping containers and packaging for domestic and international shipments utilizing UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, LTL carriers.
- Completion of all outbound shipping documentation both Domestic and International (Commercial Invoice, BOL, USMCA)
- Packaging of large systems (wooden crates) using overhead hoist. Ensure shipments are accurate and free from damage
- Proper use of equipment, including but not limited to small forklift and pallet jack, to move inventory
- Kit products on time per schedule to assemble and shop floor
- Accountable for overall cleanliness/organization of the shipping area
- Receive material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.
- Accurately identify and count stock materials as listed on the cycle count list.
- Establishing or adjusting work procedures to meet warehouse demands as dictated by production schedules and workflow.
- Conferring with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments and serving internal customers.
- Works with Supply Chain manager on all continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives for the department.
General Requirements:
- Associates degree and three to five years of relevant warehouse experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally, up to 75 lbs
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic-team player
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong computer skills
- Knowledge of proper safety measures.
