About the Role
The Logistics Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and accurate flow of materials through our shipping, receiving, and inventory processes. This includes the packaging, shipping, and receiving of products with significant interaction with the ERP system, as well as coordinating internal and external logistics. A crucial part of the role is to collaborate cross-functionally to track production and manage inventory while maintaining high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and customer service.
Essential Function / Duties*
Shipping & Receiving
- Safely and efficiently package outgoing shipments to prevent product damage, adhering to established work instructions, and assisting in the development of these processes.
- Ensure all shipments include necessary documentation and are shipped with appropriate labels.
- Prepare shipping labels and paperwork.
- Manage logistics for freight and coordinate the timely shipment of all items.
- Maintain inventory of packaging materials (e.g., boxes, bubble wrap, etc.) to ensure a constant supply.
- Receive all incoming packages and distribute them to appropriate locations.
- Receive purchase orders from secondary processors and transfer product to inspection. If there is an attached PO, receive that as well.
Logistics
- Create purchase orders (POs) and manufacturing orders (MOs) within the ERP system, ensuring accurate documentation for outsourced and external processing.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels through physical stock management and cycle counting.
- Support purchasing for both direct and indirect materials to ensure timely stock replenishment.
- Monitor internal and external order statuses, identifying potential delays and taking proactive steps to ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless order fulfillment, resolving any discrepancies or delays promptly.
Raw Material
- Physically issue and stage all raw material for turning and milling centers, documenting on correct paperwork and completing transactions in GP.
- Cut material to length for milling centers using band saw.
- Prepare and print manufacturing order packets for upcoming production runs, using multiple software programs to ensure all specifications are correct.
- Maintain a keen eye for detail to ensure all materials are handled correctly and all transactions are logged accurately in the system.
Culture and Employee relations
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by assisting in the implementation of lean manufacturing practices.
- Uphold and promote Able’s core values and culture in every aspect of your work, ensuring positive interactions with customers and colleagues.
- Demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission through proactive actions and support of organizational goals.
- Stay adaptable and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
- Collaborate with team members to solve problems and manage competing priorities.
*This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all the essential functions
Work Schedule / Supervision
Status: Full-time Hourly, 40 hours/week, potential for more.
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Recommended Education / Experience
Education: High school education, post-secondary education in manufacturing technology or laboratory sciences preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment and familiarity with inspection tools and processes preferred. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Physical / Mental Activities
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; make judgments and decisions; work according to procedures and work instructions; determine time, place and sequence of operations and actions; carry out and report on findings; implement policies and programs; present, exchange ideas and opinions clearly; maintain order with changing priorities; apply common sense; negotiate conflicts/problems.
Expected Behaviors / Qualities
Integrity, a desire to provide exceptional customer service, respect for and collaboration with coworkers, a bias for action, and striving to continuously improve are foundational requirements for all out employees. The following traits are also essential: basic problem-solving capability, strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, ability to develop strong relationships; flexibility/adaptability, creativity when defining solutions, ability to resolve complex situations; attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions precisely, mindful handling of medical device components, and facility best practices.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a manufacturing environment and equipment. Other factors are office, warehouse, and production floor environment; sitting/standing for long periods of time; computer station work; working around or in potentially hazardous machinery (may require the use of personal protective equipment).
About the Company
Able Medical Devices is a leader in contract manufacturing and development. Able partners with companies seeking first class, outsourced services from design & development to comprehensive finished goods manufacturing. The company’s extensive expertise includes working with surgeons and OEM’s in spine, trauma and cardiothoracic markets. Able specializes in developing full surgical systems as well as custom instrumentation. Please visit our website www.ablemedicaldevices.com to learn more about the company.
Able Medical Devices is a portfolio organization of the J.M. Longyear family of companies. Headquartered in Marquette, Michigan, J.M. Longyear is a privately held asset-based manager with 150 years of experience growing long-term value. Longyear’s interests span a vast spectrum of markets that include forestry and land management, mining & metals, hardwood products, manufacturing, real estate, and medical device products. Please visit www.jmlongyear.com for more information.
