The Successful Logistics & Distribution Specialist will be a highly motivated individual with a proven track record of operating and expanding manufacturing operations at a high level of performance and capability. This individual will have the desire to develop their management style, apply leadership skills, foster community, and learn to provide guidance in the interest and desire to grow into a management position.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter capable of operating with minimal direction and supervision and have demonstrated skills in multi-tasking, organization, self-direction, and a willingness to manage a complex daily requirement. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external contacts is critical to the success of this position as well as having excellent computer skills.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing nationally recognized provider of products and services to the construction and critical containment sectors. Significant potential for advancement to other functional, leadership and management positions exist as the company continues its rapid sales growth. Specifically looking for an individual interested in working toward growth into a Shipping and Traffic Manager role.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receive incoming materials, unloading trucks, verifying and counting each shipment, logging into the ERP system and storing in the appropriate rack or location
• Perform the day-to-day shipping and receiving operations, ensuring compliance with productivity, quality, delivery and customer service standards
• Pack or crate finished goods, as required per customer order in a timely manner
• Setup and coordinate LTL / truck or UPS shipping of daily shipments, arranging for pickups, creating BOL’s, loading trucks and coordinating with Sales on customer expectations and delivery requirements. Log shipping information into the ERP system
• Coordinate with production, sales and customer service as necessary to schedule, ship and report on customer deliveries
• Maintain and enhance the organization of the shipping and manufacturing areas, with 6S and Lean methods, improving capacity, efficiency and orderliness
• Assist with an efficient flow of materials throughout the shop and the reduction of waste in movement and activities
• Supports and models STARC Systems values and mission
• Other duties as assigned, relevant to the role and in support of the needs of the company

• Entrepreneurial spirit and thinking. Makes good first impression and is easy to work with; team player, collaborator, self-starter, high work ethic
• Minimum of 3 years logistics and distribution experience
• Strong computer skills with typical office applications and web-based portals. Experience with ERP use and implementation is a real plus
• High school diploma is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers, suppliers and employees.