Logistics Specialist

$30-$38 per hour

Bessemer, AL

Contract

Birmingham Metro Area, AL

6-12 Months Contract to Hire

The Position:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technician to join our facility in Bessemer, AL. This individual will play a critical role with the ramp up of a new factory. This individual will own inbound outbound flow operations including logistics coordination, truck driver management, material handling equipment operation, trailer fleet management, and factory-to-onsite synchronization. This pivotal role ensures seamless movement of products from manufacturing through delivery to onsite, combining warehouse operations expertise with transportation coordination and hands-on material handling capabilities.

The ideal candidate brings versatility in logistics operations with strong organizational skills and certified equipment operation proficiency

• Prepare and manage shipping documents including bills of lading, packing lists, shipping manifests, and commercial invoices to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely product shipments
• Coordinate and supervise truck drivers including scheduling pickups and deliveries, route planning, load assignments, and driver safety compliance
• Operate and provide training on cranes and forklifts including counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, and overhead cranes for loading and material handling operations
• Serve as certified trainer for powered industrial truck operations, conducting operator evaluations, skills assessments, and recertification training in accordance with OSHA requirements
• Manage trailer fleet including scheduling preventive maintenance, coordinating repairs, tracking trailer locations, and ensuring DOT compliance for all transportation equipment
• Optimize loadability by planning load configurations, calculating weight distributions, and maximizing trailer capacity while ensuring load security and product protection
• Synchronize factory production schedules with onsite delivery requirements, coordinating with production planning, customer service, and transportation providers to meet customer delivery windows
• Maintain inventory accuracy for finished goods through cycle counting, stock rotation (FIFO), and warehouse management system (WMS) transactions
• Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders for outbound shipments
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations including weight and size restrictions, and transportation safety standards
• Support internal material handling and manufacturing material flow implementation, as well as warehouse and inventory control setup

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage simultaneous logistics activities including shipping, receiving, driver coordination, and inventory management
• Demonstrated experience in warehouse operations with emphasis on shipping, material handling, and transportation coordination
• Proficiency in operating material handling equipment including forklifts, cranes, and other powered industrial trucks safely and efficiently
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with drivers, carriers, production teams, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in shipping documentation, inventory records, and regulatory compliance
• Problem-solving skills to address logistics challenges including shipment delays, equipment breakdowns, and urgent customer delivery requirements
• Physical ability to perform warehouse duties including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in varied environmental conditions
• Commitment to safety in all logistics operations including proper use of PPE, adherence to material handling procedures, and vehicle safety protocols
• Background in manufacturing process is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to innovation-focused projects, including development of new products, systems, workflows, or construction methodologies.
• Proven ability to generate and implement innovative ideas, improving design efficiency, constructability, automation, or manufacturing integration.
• Background working in new project development, pilot programs, or early…