Logistics Specialist - HonorVet Technologies

Job Title: Logistics Specialist
Job Location: Greenville, OH 
Job Duration: 12 Months
Shift: 6:30 am to 3pm

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

• Position must advance to be multi-functional and knowledgeable regarding department tasks for Material Handlers.
• Applicant must be willing to work in and be a part of a continuously developing team -oriented atmosphere.
• Soft skills such as a cooperative spirit and the motivation to assist other team members as work flow dictates are required.
• Must be able to demonstrate a steady work pace with changing priorities. 
• Advancement of skills and knowledge in relation to department duties is also required.
• A strong safety  commitment is  necessary to be a part of this team. 
• Support Process Safety programs through participation in compliance audits, Pre-Start up Safety Reviews, PHAs (Revalidations; Clean-Sheets) and other hazard / risk assessment activities; utilize available Process Safety Information in the safe performance of work activities as well as complete and provide feedback on Process Safety related training. 
• Participate in process safety related incident investigations and complete assigned action items in a timely manner. 
• Accept personal responsibility to act according to process safety regulations and company directives. 
• Demonstrate understanding of primary hazards in work area and the safeguards in place to manage them. 
• This is a safety sensitive position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Experience in the operation of powered industrial equipment, specifically, forklifts and yard tractors.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

•  Hazardous Materials Handling Certification CFR49 (preferred but not required)

PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Material handling, forklift and yard tractor operation, and experience with handling chemicals preferred.  
• Strong teamwork skills are required as well as the ability to have a self-directed work ethic.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loading and off-loading and packaged materials
• Staging materials to support production
• Operating powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and yard tractors
• Familiarity with material handling safety/hygiene issues
• Maintain assigned inspections and housekeeping duties
• Computer skills to accomplish training opportunities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting, bending and twisting of various range and motion requiring physical exertion when handling materials, drums or equipment
• Ability to lift 55 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk in work environment majority of time
• Frequent use of stairs required
• Occasional use of respiratory protection including air purifying, air supplied and self-contained air supplied respirators.  Must pass fit test requirements for respiratory protection.
• Use of PPE to perform hazardous materials duties related to spill response and clean up activities
• Work environment varies between inside building activities and outside environment (ability to withstand various temperatures and weather conditions)