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Logistics Specialist

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Job Description:

  • Pay: $23–$26/hr to start
  • Duration: 2-month assignment to start, with possibility of extension/conversion based on performance and budget
  • Shift: Monday–Friday, onsite
    • 1st Shift: training for 1–2 weeks from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    • 2nd Shift: training for 1–2 weeks  from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM
    • After training, shifts will be 1st shift (starting between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM) or 2nd shift (starting between 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM), based on business needs

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily task priorities and team workloads; coordinate with Logistics Specialists to optimize dock schedules, provide backup support, and communicate urgent shipments across shifts and departments
  • Conduct inventory audits, support quality control processes, lead safety and quality audits (Gembas, 5S), maintain standard work documentation, and generate reports using SAP, MES, Excel, Ryder, and Dock Scheduler
  • Coach and train team members, operate PIT equipment, escalate safety and delivery issues to leadership, and support process improvement initiatives including RCCA and 5S events

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma required
  • Minimum 1 year of inventory control or shipping experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience operating Material Handling Equipment (PIT) required
  • SAP experience
  • Experience with 5S audits
  • Background in Process and/or Transportation management

Company DescriptionThe Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.

Browse our website below for additional information on our company.

The Fountain Group

“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”Company DescriptionThe Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.\r\n\r\nBrowse our website below for additional information on our company.\r\n\r\nThe Fountain Group\r\n\r\n“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”

Logistics Specialist

Melrose Park, IL
Full time

Published on 08/13/2025

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