Logistics Specialist 1st Shift

Description

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite's company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can 'wow' our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies.

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products.

How would you contribute?

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha NE. As a Logistics Specialist you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Logistics Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing domestic and international freight activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant product movement. This role partners closely with carriers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to manage transportation operations, resolve shipment issues, and support overall supply chain efficiency.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinate and prioritize outbound and inbound shipments based on customer, operational, and business requirements.
• Select and manage carriers across multiple transportation modes, including truckload, LTL, small parcel, and air freight.
• Prepare and process required documentation for domestic and international shipments, including customs paperwork.
• Maintain accurate shipment data within transportation management systems (TMS) and warehouse systems.
• Review, reconcile, and approve freight invoices; manage discrepancies and follow up with carriers as needed.
• Request and evaluate freight quotes, including volume, expedited, and international shipments.
• File and manage freight claims related to loss, damage, or shortages through resolution.
• Monitor trailer pools and coordinate trailer tendering activities with carriers.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute logistics reports to support operational visibility and decision-making.
• Identify and report food safety or compliance concerns in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics processes and carrier performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following:

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or procurement environments.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and federal transportation requirements.
• Experience using logistics technology, transportation management systems, and warehouse systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Broad understanding of traffic and logistic principles.
• Capability to solve problems and utilize critical thinking skills.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to utilize resources needed to orchestrate projects and accomplish goals.
• Model a collaborative team style with the ability to build partnerships and influence others.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and approach; tactful in dealing with people at all levels.
• Strong sense of urgency, self-motivated and positive
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hand dexterity to operate office equipment including computer key boards; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,…