Logistics Specialist

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Logistics Specialist coordinates the shipping and receiving of international and domestic products. This position also completes domestic and international shipping and receiving reports by product, quantity and destination. This position may provide supervision to the forklift operator, truck driver, bulk unloader or other warehouse team members in the absence of the Logistics Supervisor or Manager.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Creates complex load patterns for IMDG.
• Ensures all outgoing loads comply with hazmat ocean and air requirements for international shipments.
• Researches and verifies that outgoing shipments are labeled to meet appropriate domestic or international requirements.
• Instructs plant team members in proper shipping regulations
• Maintains and completes all required domestic or international forms to ensure incoming and outgoing product complies with all regulations.
• Coordinates booking dates for ports and air shipments.
• Coordinates outside inspections from all regulating agencies including those from other countries.
• Resolves any issues regarding incoming or outgoing products.
• Reports issues and resolutions to leadership.
• Maintains cleanliness of warehouse, dock and surrounding grounds.
• Organizes incoming and outgoing truck traffic.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in transportation or logistics management is required.
• Four years of increasing job responsibilities involving international shipping of hazardous products.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail.
• Certification or ability to obtain certifications in IATA and IMDG.
• Organizational skills.
• Advanced DOT knowledge.
• Knowledge of CFR 49 regulations.
• Able to complete DOT hazardous materials handling and hazardous waste management training requirements.
• Capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts as scheduled.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.