Logistics Associate - Elkton Maryland

Company: W.L. Gore & Associates
Location: Elkton, Maryland
Posted On: 04/26/2024

About the Role: We are seeking an Associate to join our Appleton East (APE) Logistics team. You must be self-motivated, dependable, and excellent team player with willingness to support our distribution and manufacturing material handling activities at APE. The candidate is expected to adhere to appropriate safety, quality, and productivity requirements. In this role, you will interact with other functional teams to deliver exceptional customer experience. The hours for this commitment are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and flexibility for overtime hours.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Please note that evening, night and weekend shift positions are eligible for an additional $2/hour shift differential pay (in California, the shift differential pay is $2.40/hour).
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment!

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safety protocols for the area and the plant
• Read, print, categorize, and prioritize pick lists and tasks
• Pick-Pack-Ship orders to customers using scanner and tablet
• Load, unload, stage, inspect, and store finished goods
• Ability to write and follow standard operating procedures
• Utilize external customer portal to print and process shipments
• Perform domestic and international shipments in ERP and Precision systems
• Partner with other groups as needed (i.e. Gore Export Americas; Compliance Team; Inside Sales)
• Perform inventory transactions, and cycle counts
• Willingness to cross train in other processes as needed within the APE Logistics team
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • Demonstrated computer system experience (SAP, ERP, Precision, Word, Excel, QSI)
  • Distribution Center and Warehousing experience using scanner/barcode/tablet.
  • Customer-service oriented, and exceptional time management skills
  • Basic math & problem-solving skills
  • A strong attention to detail and prioritization
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be flexible to meet business needs, including working overtime when needed.
  • Willingness to complete fork lift training and operate other material handling equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to lift 35 lbs
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Ability to lead and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced rapidly changing environment
    
    Desired Qualifications:
    
    • Excellent organizational and continuous improvement skills
    • Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment
    • Experience with ERP, MES, QSI, and TMS systems
      
      This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC -1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC -1255a.
      
      What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
      
      We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
      
      We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
      
      Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
      
      Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
      
      Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
      
      Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact More...

          

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