Dock Logistics Coordinator ; Log

Position: Dock Logistics Coordinator I (Log Support)
** Career Area:*
* Operations

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* Job Description:

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* ** This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct*
* ** hire.  Opening*
* ** available on 3rd*
* ** shift.
** Position includes a wage of $22.19/hour (including 8% shift differential), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on  
** Day 1** .
Employment includes a 2-week training program.

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* You will provide logistics support activities including the investigation of grief, analysis of parts and material workflow, and fulfillment of dealer kit requests, analyses on product workflow and development of logistics plans.

** In this role you may be expected to:*
* + Review supplier shipment histories vs. receiving transactions to identify potential sources of inventory discrepancies

+ Maintain and monitor data for repeat errors and notify appropriate personnel of required actions to eliminate future occurrences

+ Gather data on product and material workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory

+ Work from a variety of source documents to verify part numbers, part locations and quantities

+ Perform Line checker, Receiver and/or Floater functions

+ Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies appropriate personnel of results or required actions.

+ Review aged open shipments and alerts, receiving personnel and material planners as appropriate to resolve or eliminate inventory discrepancies

+ Ensure grief and receiving processes and procedures are updated and communicated

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* + Must have at least 6 months Logistics/Warehouse experience

** Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):*
* + Willing and able to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15 to 30 minutes

+ Willing and able to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

+ Willing and able to walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes

** Top Candidates will also have:*
* + Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office applications

+ Intermediate proficiency in SAP software

+ Forklift experience

+ Inventory control experience

+ An understanding of Logistics facility and Excavator/Tractor Product Line

+ Intermediate proficiency in functional areas of logistics such as:
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Storeroom Operations and Transportation

+ Excellent written and oral communication

+ Ability to lead a diverse group of people

+ Good attendance, excellent customer service focus, and the ability to handle stress and often work at an urgent pace

+ Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

+ Initiative, good analytical and organizational skill

** Additional information:*
* ** Resumes are encouraged for all applicants.
** Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered.  
** This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Athens team as a direct*
* ** hire. Opening*
* ** available on 3rd*
* ** shift.
** Position includes a wage of $22.19/hour (including 8% shift differential), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on  
** Day 1** .

** Shift

Schedule:

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* 3rd shift:
Sunday
- Thursday, 11pm - 7:30am

** Employee benefit details*
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