Gertens Family of Businesses Hiring for Logistics Specialist at Inver Grove Heights, MN Full Time

Gertens Retail Store in Inver Grove Heights is seeking full time SEASONAL Logistic Associates! Do you have a high attention to detail? Do you know how to operate pallet jacks and forklifts safely? Do you work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and like to work outside? We would love to speak with you!

This position offers competitive wage along with a great team, positive environment, growth opportunities, and an employee discount!!

Join the Gerten’s team today!

Essential Functions:

Movement of product from one location to another in a timely and safe fashion taking into account, customer presence and traffic to mitigate any damage or injury. Operating of pallet jacks, golf carts as well possible forklifts (need to be 18 years of age).

Inbound Shipping-

• Partner with buying team to coordinate all inbound full truck load and LTL shipments.
• Utilize multiple carriers to ensure efficiency and best pricing.
• Create and maintain proper procedures for all inbound shipping
• Track all shipments via excel and cost of each freight invoice to cost of PO, monthly.

Outbound Shipping-

• Responsible for all outbound shipping at Warehouses 46, 47 and 52.
• Provide feedback to shipping team and Operations Manager to improve shipping accuracy and efficiency.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather including extreme heat, rain, wind, etc.

*E-Verify:*

Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.