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Logistics Spec II Forklift

American Overseas Book Co.

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Columbia, MO
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

 

Our Values of honesty, respect, responsibility, discipline, collaboration, open-mindedness, and resourcefulness are deeply intertwined with our culture, fostering an environment where integrity and mutual support thrive, and innovative solutions are encouraged. 

 

Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the Inbound Supervisor, the Logistics Specialist II/Materials Handler is responsible for safe and efficient movement of materials. Also responsible for inventory management utilizing physical and electronic methods, including unloading trucks, processing bulk inventory requirements, and inventory management systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Material movement (physical and electronic) of finished goods and component inventory.
  • Unload trucks personnel and directing assigned personnel.
  • Fulfill bulk inventory requirement for both assembly and outside contractors.
  • Perform cycle count duties, including investigating discrepancies.
  • Maintain forklifts in a clean and ready state for operations, including required safety inspections.
  • Maintain warehouse space for optimal utilization.
  • Work safely
  • Identify and report any safety hazards immediately.
  • Attend safety training and follow all company safety rules.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in personal area and all commons areas.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2-5 years of experience

Competencies and Skills: 

  • Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Type accurately.
  • Act as a team leader by training, guiding, and motivating.
  • Prioritize tasks and be able to switch tasks as needed.
  • Ability to follow/direct precise processes.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, D365 and general computing skills.
  • General office equipment
  • Generally, work within established precedent, with some initiative and judgment required.
  • Good organizational skills

 

Physical Demands: 

  • Regular and predictable attendance is required.
  • Some work is required in "off-hours" for work demands.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer. 
  • Ability to move about facility on regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
  • Visual and hearing acuity.

 

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

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. The work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

  • Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor.

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

 

 

 

 



American Outdoor Brands (and its affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military service, application for military service, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Candidates must possess proper authorization to work in the United States and, where applicable, to possess technical data as defined in the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120.    10.