Logistics Associate I

REPORTSTO:

Directly:  LogisticsSupervisor/Foreman or Warehouse Lead

Indirectly:  LogisticsManager

SUPERVISES:  N/A

SUMMARY:Toreceive,inspect,inventory,handle, move,issue,kitanddeliver materialsin a safe,accurateandefficient manner.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

LogisticsAssociatesshallcarryoutall tasksissuedbytheLogisticsSupervisor/Foremanin a safeandconscientious manner,payingspecialattentiontothequalityofworkmanshipandvaluetime managementconstantly.Tasks mayincludebutare notlimited to:

• Receivesallinbound materialsandequipmentbyenteringarrivalreportsand materialinspections forquantityand qualityintoERPSystem.

• Properlycounts,inspects,identifies,inventories, cyclecount, marksandissues materials throughERPSystem.

• Issuesandinventoriesconsumableitems.

• Processesandpackages equipmentand materials forshipping,storageorinstallationasrequired.

• Mustbeableto followdirectionsandworkwithlimitedsupervision.

• Unloads andunpacks materialsastheyarrive onsite.

• Properlyinventoriesand marksall materialsrequiringstorage.

• Ensurestimelydeliveryof materialsand support tothe tradesasdirected.

• Loads/unloadssupplier andAustalcompanyvehicles fordeliveryof materialsasrequired.

• PerformstransactionsinERPsystemandothersoftware systemsutilizingPCand/orwirelessscanningequipment.  UtilizePC forothersoftwareapplications,emailandMicrosoftOffice(Excel/Word)asneeded.

• ImmediatelyinformsSupervisor/Formanofany issues that mayaffectperformanceorabilityto fulfillrequired tasks.

• Reliesoninstructionsandpre-established guidelines toperformdailyfunctionsof thejob.

• Carries assignments in a safeandconscientious manner,payingspecialattention tothequalityofworkmanshipandvaluestime managementconstantly.

• Maybeassigned tasksoutsidecraftasrequired.

• Issuesandinventoriestools,includes toolengraving.

• Delivers materialsandtoolsto thetradesasrequired

• Assistswithotherdutiesasrequired

• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

• For those performing this role for Post Delivery Services and Support, the following responsibilities are required in addition to the aforementioned:

  • Safely use company assets to make deliveries from the warehouse to the dock.

QUALIFICATIONS /KNOWLEDGE /EXPERIENCE:

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividual mustbeabletoperformeachessentialdutysatisfactorily.  Thequalificationslistedbelowarerepresentativeof theknowledge,skill,and/orabilitydesired:

• Workingknowledgeofprocedures, abasicunderstandingofwarehousingandinventory managementprinciples required.

• Demonstratedproblemsolvingskillsand flexibility required.

• Ability toread, writeandcomprehendinstructions,shortcorrespondence,and memosrequired.

• Ability toperformbasic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) andmeasure required.

• Abilitytoapplycommonsenseunderstandingtocarryoutinstructions furnishedinwritten,oral,ordiagram form required.

• Abilitytoeffectivelydealwithproblems that mayariserequired.

• Mustbeable to followdirectionsandworkwithlimitedsupervision required.

• For those performing this role for Post Delivery Services and Support, the following responsibilities are required in addition to the aforementioned:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
  • Must be able to pass and maintain Austal driver qualifications listed below:
    • (A) Must be able to take and pass a National Safety Council -  Defensive Driving Course that will be provided by Austal
    • (B) During the past three years, not received one, or, more driver license violation for:
    • Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
    • Driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID)
    • Negligent homicide arising out of the use of a motor vehicle (gross negligence)
    • Operating during a period of suspension or revocation
    • Using a motor vehicle for the commission of a felony
    • Aggravated assault with a motor vehicle
    • Operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s authority (grand theft)
    • Permitting an unlicensed person to drive
    • Reckless driving
    • Leaving the scene of an accident
    • Speed contest (racing)
    • Hit and run (bodily injury or property damage)
    • Eluding a police officer.
  • (C). During the past three (3) years, not received three (3), or, more driver license violations for:
    • All moving violations not listed in “B” above.

ADDITIONALGUIDELINES:

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application

• Able to provide proof of US Person Status

• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

• Willing to submit to a drug screen

• Willing to submit to a background check

TOOLS:

Standard,Combi-lift,extended-boomandreach truck forklifts,palletjack,DesktopPC,wirelessscanner,varioushandandpower tools,liftingandriggingequipment.

PHYSICALDEMANDS

Thephysical demandsdescribedherearerepresentativeof those that mustbe metbyanemployeetosuccessfully perform theessential functionsofthisjob.Mustbeabletotourallvesselsandworksites.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtostand;walk;usehands to finger,handle,or feel;reachwithhandsandarms;climborbalance;stoop,kneel,crouch,orcrawl;and talkorhear.  Theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtosit.

Specificphysicalrequirementsinclude the following:

• Musthavetheability tobend,squat,stoop,crawl,andkneel.

• Performprolongedstanding(2-3hourintervals).

• Abilitytoturnheadfromsidetosideandabout theverticalaxis.

• Abilitytoturnbodyat thewaist fromsidetosideandabouttheverticalaxis.

• Lift/push/pull50lbsonanoccasional basis(0-33%oftheday).

• Lift/push/pullupto20lbson a frequentbasis(34-66%of theday).

• Musthavetheability toclimbin asafe manner(climbingincludesstairs,scaffolding,ladders,andramps).

• Abilitytoworkatheightsabove12’whileworkingfromladders,scaffolding and/or manlifts.

• Abletoworkat a varietyoflevels(ex.waist,eye,overhead).

• Demonstratetheabilitytosafelyandappropriatelyuserequiredtoolsandequipment.

• Demonstrategoodbalancewhileworkingonunevensurfacesand maneuveringobstacles.

• Possesssufficienthandgripandcoordinationtocarryandoperatetoolsandequipment.

• Abilitytoutilizepersonalprotectiveequipment(hardhat,safetyglasses,steel-toesshoes,goggles,respirator,safetyharness,safetyline, flotationgear,etc.)safelyper OSHAstandards.

• Ability towithstandcoldandhottemperatures.

• Abilitytoenter18” x36”openingsandworkinconfinedspaces forprolongedperiodsoftime(33-66%oftheday).

• Abletorespondtoverbalandaudiblesounds/commands.

• Abletoutilizeadequatevisualskills.

• Abilityto fullyextendthearmwhilereaching overhead,reachingout,reaching to thesideandreachingdown.

• Abilitytoperceiveattributesofanobject/materialsuchassize,shape,temperatureandtexture by means ofreceptorsinthehandsandfingers.

WORKENVIRONMENT

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeof thoseanemployeeencounterswhileperformingtheessential functionsof thisjob.  Reasonableaccommodations maybe madetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployeeisregularlyexposedtohumidconditions; moving mechanicalparts;high,precariousplaces;outsideweatherconditions;andextremeheat.  Theemployeeisoccasionallyexposed to fumesorairborneparticles,toxicorcausticchemicals,andheatandcold.  Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallyvery loud, + 90dB.

SAFETY

Mustcomplywithcompany,federal,state,andlocalsafetyandenvironmentalrulesandregulationswhileperformingdailyjob tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.