Logistics Coordinator

Aluminum Line Products Company (“ALPCO”) is a leading OEM and aftermarket supplier that provides a complete line of aluminum and stainless standard and custom coil, first stage blanks, punched blanks, and components to the Commercial Transportation industry. Candidates are encouraged to visit www.aluminumline.com for more info.

SCHEDULE: 8am-4:30pm M-F; OT as needed

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Logistics Coordinator reports directly to the General Manager. This person manages shipment of all product both to and from the facility. Primary responsibilities include leadership of a small team to accomplish all Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing functions; additionally, they will work closely in a team of three supervisors to monitor and manage all facility day-to-day operations. Areas of focus include but are not limited to employee supervision, generating all shipping/receiving documentation, data entry, loading/unloading freight, part inspection, regulatory compliance, fork-truck operation, etc. This position will make critical decisions, resolve issues and have an active leadership role in the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

• Execute all tasks prioritizing maximum 1.Safety, 2.Quality and 3.On-Time Delivery.
• Coordinate with plant personnel to ensure maximum potential for on-time delivery.
• Provide highest level of customer service.
• Supervise, train and develop shipping/receiving personnel.
• Build, schedule and manage all inbound/outbound shipments for facility.
• Generate required shipment information via ERP System and develop shipment schedule.
• Forecast and manage shipment schedule for up to 5+ days in advance.
• Acquire and maintain comprehensive knowledge of export regulations as applicable.
• Dispatch all ALPCO Trucks.
• Enter all facility receipts into ERP System including those from both on and offsite locations (warehouses, vendors, outside processing units, etc.).
• Enter material certifications into ERP System and document as required.
• Incoming inspection of received product as required.
• Set positive tone and aggressive pace for department.
• Ensure full compliance with ALPCO quality/safety standards, including good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work area.
• Coordinate with corporate personnel ensuring accurate, timely and complete documentation for all shipments and receipts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all DOT/OSHA/ISO/ALPCO standards as applicable.
• Manage shipping/receiving and related issues including but not limited to: billing/invoicing, shipment terms, inter-facility trucking, contracted trucking, contract warehouses, loading/unloading trucks, inbound/outbound appointments, detention time, etc.
• Monitor traffic related phone calls, voicemail, e-mail and other communication and address as necessary.
• Maintain legacy shipping/receiving/export tractability via paper and electronic documents.
• Operate various material handling equipment (fork-truck, pallet-jack, etc.) with capacities up to 15,000 lbs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Experience, Certification, Licenses, Registration:

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing setting
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics and transportation
• Fork-Truck experience required, especially loading/unloading of flatbed and box/van type trucks and trailers; Trailer strapping and tarping experience preferred
• Acquire and maintain ALPCO Fork Truck Operator’s License
• Shipping/Receiving management utilizing ERP Systems required
• Working knowledge of DOT Regulations as applicable to ALPCO freight
• Experience managing and developing personnel
• Dispatching experience
• Familiar with modern shipping methods and procedures
• Exposure to metals industry preferred
• Knowledge of customs documentation preferred
• Experience with ISO preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to multitask and react quickly in fast-paced work environment
• Must be organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
• Computer skills as applicable to ERP Systems, MS Office Applications and general data entry
• Ability and willingness to meet high-pressure deadlines
• Ability to utilize inspection instruments (i.e. tape measure, caliper, micrometer, etc.)
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) with a diverse group of people
• High level of personal initiative with the ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Highest standard of confidentiality
• Availability to work overtime as required; sometimes after hours, on weekends and without notice
• Able to utilize small hand and power tools to complete miscellaneous tasks as required (Hammer, pry-bar, snips, pliers, hand shears, heat gun, nail gun, circular saw, utility knife, etc.)
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Physical Demands:

• Work in standing/walking/sitting position in excess of eight hours per day
• Lift and move up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Demonstrate good eye/hand coordination
• Perform repetitive motions in excess of eight hours per day

Work Environment:

• Tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, noise, temperature, sun and other elements present both in and outside the facility

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description does not create an employment contract and does not alter the employment-at-will relationship between employer and employee.

ALPCO will make reasonable accommodation regarding these duties, responsibilities and qualifications in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local disability laws.

ALPCO provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification Local applicants encouraged to apply. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening required. Must be eligible to work in this country.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Does your resume reflect your most recent work experience?
• How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

Work Location: In person