Logistics Clerk

Location(s):

Houston, TX, US, 77029

Function: Manufacturing

Audience: Hourly

Work Arrangement: On Site

Requisition ID: 67990

Job Title: Logistics Clerk

Department: Shipping

Reports to: Warehouse Leader

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Logistics Clerk is to ensure inbound and outbound traffic in the facilty is documented. Additionally, this role is the paperwork coordinator for the LTO drivers and responsible for coordinating with the shipping team to efficiently direct carriers to the correct location for loading or unloading .The role will be a combined responsibility of checking in/out all traffic to the facility, generating shipping paperwork, and communicating with customer service. The distribution of these duties will be directly defined by daily and seasonal business shipping needs.

The Logistics Clerk is a key contributor to the continuous improvements of critical plant performance metrics in the areas of safety, productivity, cost, quality and sustainability. This role is essential to the successful operations of the Houston Components Site. The Logistics Clerk is an hourly position reporting to Shipping Leader.

• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance, TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, etc.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of warehouse storage areas and location of all products including samples and accessory items
• Perform cycle counts as requested
• Complete all required paperwork for carriers and file in the shipping department and serve as the primary contact for all paperwork
• Serve as a direct contact for all customer service needs - act as the liaison to customer service in Toledo
• Monitor inventories and turn over in timely manner
• Direct drivers to appropriate location or department
• Print BBS forms and enter into the system for Lift Truck Operators (LTO)
• Assist in keeping everyone updated on their safety credits
• Locate appropriate paperwork for LTO vacation time or shift swap and deliver it to appropriate department
• Communicate with transportation and help desk on a regular basis
• Receives STOs in SAP
• Reference information on all returns to confirm if the material meets quality specifications to re-ship
• Ability to create miscellaneous shipments
• LTL Process: work with LTL Carrier, print paperwork, verify shipment, and take photographs
• Use down time to clean and organize work area
• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel.
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate.
• Understands the needs of the customer and takes action to address those needs.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities, and develops expertise in those areas.
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of this position, as directed by the area leader.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• History of strong performance and attendance
• Two or more year of manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Must remain drug and alcohol free

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Must read, write and speak English
2. Must understand verbal and written instructions
3. Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
4. Must multi-task
5. Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
6. Must work well in a team environment
7. Must be self-motivated to work independently and in a group, and meet targets
8. Must perform basic mathematical calculations
9. Must have strong attention to detail
10. Must train and coach others
11. Must have strong process acumen
12. Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production
13. Must operate necessary software to successfully perform job responsibilities
14. Must be able to think and work under pressure and analyze information to identify solutions
15. Must have and execute with sense of urgency

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Ability to stand for 12 hours straight
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Repetitive Movements
• Able to wear applicable PPE for 12 hours

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED TRAINING

• All annual safety and role specific training, as required by the nature of this position
• Initial TPM autonomous steps 0-1 and additional training as site progresses

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.