Logistics Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Maytag Dairy Farms, LLC - Newton, IA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Logistics Technician is responsible for receiving materials (ingredients, packing material, chemicals, etc.), putting together orders, and shipping finished product. Attention to detail, strong computer skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving will be essential in maintaining the efficiency of Shipping & Receiving. Due to the nature of our business, the Logistics Technician may do multiple tasks throughout the day/week. They are expected to contribute where and whenever needed, including any task throughout production. 

Responsibilities and Duties

Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
Ability to demonstrate a basic and continuously increasing understanding of the shipping and receiving process
Become familiar with product lines, both retail and wholesale, to contribute effectively to shipping and receiving efforts
Safely load and unload pallets of shipping supplies and food products; inspect incoming packing materials, ingredients, and processing aides
Demonstrate proficiency in packing Direct-To-Consumer orders according to picking instructions
Process and fulfill orders accurately and according to schedule
Monitor inventory of product (including product on QA hold) in Packaging/Shipping coolers and assist with conducting inventory
Be able to use handheld scanners; scan and verify lot numbers with pick lists
Apply box and pallet labels accurately
Maintain a clean dock and staging area
Complete all necessary paperwork and recordkeeping as required by Quality Assurance to maintain traceability accurately and in a timely manner
Undergo Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and be able to comply with Occupational Safety policies and GMPs in the production process; perform sanitation duties in accordance with SOPs, Food Safety and GMP compliance
Participate in all company trainings
Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Associate Degree from two-year college/university/tech school in a related scientific or technical field is preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent level certification with proven reading, writing, clearly legible handwriting, computer, inter-personal communication and mathematics skills required
Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 75 lbs (34 Kg), ability to spend 8+ hours on feet and/or standing in place
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Business Central is preferred
Previous experience with computers and related technology require
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate internally and externally with customers and vendors
Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety
Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility