Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.   

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. 

About the job 

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and handling logistic activities and coordinating with internal and external parties. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties including shipping, receiving, packaging, pickups, deliveries, and inventory control, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. Currently, this is a temporary opportunity located in Chesapeake, VA.

As a part of the team, you will:  

• Be responsible for shipping, receiving and distribution of Alfa Laval and customer equipment.
• Maintain databases of job/parts storage and also Movement Logs.
• Match inventory received parts with correct jobs.
• Pick up &/or deliver customer equipment or parts going to vendors.
• Be responsible for inventory control and participate in physical inventories
• Responsible for data entry, verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain related records such as receiving reports, pictures and updating of electronic data bases.
• Plan, assemble, disassemble, fabricate or repair crates, boxes, cartons, pallets and other packaging containers of large or unusual size and shape, wraps, protects and packs machinery, equipment or other items for shipment domestically and internationally.
• Drive flatbed truck to pick up/ deliver loads to / from customer and suppliers
• Rigging and lifting of large/heavy items, trained to use straps, large crane hoists and other lifting equipment
•  Provides security and effective control of customer and Alfa Laval equipment, shop support, and movement of materials or equipment as required inside shop.
• Be an active participant in production meetings.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What you know: 

You have a High School degree or Equivalent  with relevant experience in Warehousing, Production or Physical Distribution , and: 

• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills 
• Written and verbal communication skills  
• Commitment to a safe behavior
• Ability to operate a forklift truck, hand pallet jacks and cranes
• Ability to use carpentry hand and power tools and work from specifications, blueprint measurements and shipping instructions.
• Ability to work independently
• Must have a drive for attention to detail
• Must be organized
• Basic PC knowledge and MS office suite (data entry, clocking in and out, scanning bar codes taking photos, etc.)

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