Logistics Operative

August 21, 2024

Velocity Composites

Tallassee

Velocity Composites Inc. specialises in supplying engineered kits to the aerospace composites industry. The Company is primarily involved in the configuration/development, production and delivery of bespoke kits and constructions for advanced composite manufacturing both in civil and military aerospace. It does this by providing an innovative, in- house, and on-site engineering resource, coupled with skilled manufacturing teams to install cost saving supply chains directly to the point of use. More recently, Velocity Composites has developed their strategy to ensure security for the future by diversifying into other industries including automotive, all of which require the dedicated skills of our engineering and manufacturing teams.

1st shift: 6.00am – 14.45pm with 45mins break – $15 per hour
2nd shift: 14.30pm – 23.15pm with 45mins break – $17 per hour
Base location: Tallassee, Alabama, US

Main Responsibilities

The Logistics Operative is responsible for moving, handling, and transporting a wide range of differing textiles and materials, both raw and finished goods.

Duties/Responsibilities

Moving, handling, and transporting a wide range of differing textiles and materials, both raw and finished goods. Follow through of any discrepancies that arise.
Driving Counterbalance forklift truck and other vehicles (all under 3.5 tons axle weight) to deliver products to operational areas within customer premises.
Delivering product to customer sites as well as offering on site support.
Unpack shipments in the storeroom and categorize them appropriately.
Undertaking general warehousing duties as directed.
Liaise with Site Management on delivery and dispatch inquiries.
Working in large freezers at below -18 degrees C (Intermittently – PPE provided).
Attendance at and contribution to team and departmental meetings and company updates.
Comply with Health & Safety Policies and Procedures at site, maintaining a safe working environment and suggesting improvements to Health & Safety.
Any other reasonable ad hoc tasks that arise at the request of the Manager.

Requirements/Skills

Previous experience of working in a busy logistics department is essential as is an understanding the way in which these departments work.
Ability to physically lift and move products and raw materials into and out of vehicles while working safely in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Good team worker with strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident in dealing directly with customers when delivering products to external sites.
A full, clean current driving licence is essential. A counterbalance forklift truck license is essential.
Experience of working in a business that applies strict quality assurance standards and lean and continuous improvement working methods would be a distinct advantage.