Logistics Technician

What We Offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

• Actively participate in safety programs, inspections, and generate improvement ideas. Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures during maintenance activities. Maintain housekeeping standards in all work areas.
• Operate LGVs (Laser Guided Vehicles) in automatic and manual modes. Perform basic preventive maintenance (PMs) including lubrication, sensor replacement, and alignment checks. Troubleshoot alarms, jams, misaligned pallets, and mechanical faults on conveyors, sensors, and actuators. Adjust system calibration and manage inspection parameters to maintain accuracy.
• Safely handle raw materials, finished goods, and parent rolls using fork trucks, prong trucks, and roll clamp trucks. Insert raw materials and finished goods into LGV exchange points. Load and unload finished goods, raw material returns, recycled material, and pallet returns. Conduct material inspections to identify damages and discrepancies.
• Perform Cycle Counts for inventory accuracy. Manage LGV missions, order management, and housekeeping mission creation. Interfaces with systems such as JDE, AWS, GUI, Rockwell HMI, and PLC controls for inventory and operational tasks.
• Diagnose and resolve alarms and faults promptly to minimize downtime. Escalate material needs and system issues clearly and quickly. Identify and report wear, malfunctions, or unusual equipment behavior.

• Education Required:
  
  High School Diploma, GED or Trade Certification
• Technical certification or coursework in industrial maintenance, automation, logistics or applicable experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience working with tools and /or equipment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with computers and technology
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team member
• High degree of attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be organized and have demonstrated the ability to multi-task
• Ability and willingness to learn and grow
• Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, which include nights and weekends
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, material handling, or automated systems operations.
• Experience with LGVs, PLC-controlled systems, and inventory management software (JDE, AWS) preferred.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.