Logistics Clerk

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

 The Logistics Clerk is responsible for performing administrative, clerical and support functions in a fast paced, high volume (40-45 trucks daily) to ensure the accurate, efficient and timely shipping, receiving, storage and retrieval of finished goods and components in support of the needs of the Logistics operation.

Your responsibilities

TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Prepares necessary domestic and export shipping documents; confirms orders in appropriate computer system
• Completes driver check in and out procedures as needed (average 40-45 trucks daily).
• Coordinates and expedites finished goods flow with carriers by closely interfacing with Production Planners, Logistics Center Supply personnel and other transportation providers.
• Analyze and correct shipping & receiving/recording discrepancies in appropriate business system as required with emphasis on accurate accounting procedures.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the logistics Team Leader or Materials Manager.
• Schedule inbound component deliveries and coordinate trailers requiring unloading to reduce detention costs.
• Confirms receipts of all inbound materials and provides Controller with list of all month end dropped trailers.
• Tracks and reports monthly all pallet usage and works with pallet vendors to reconcile any discrepancies.
• Orders slip-sheets, pallets and other shipping supplies to maintain efficient supply to keep the logistics Operation going.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS):

• Understands and is accountable for full compliance with RB local and Global EHS Policies and programs (i.e., PPE, HAZCOM, Lockout Tag Out, process safety, DEP, TCPA, etc.)
• Participation in EHS programs (i.e., Behavior Safety Observations, near miss reporting, etc.)
• Timely completion of all EHS training
• Accurate and timely completion of Inspections, reports and forms required to comply with EHS rules and regulations
• Where required, additional EHS training such as Hazardous Waste and/or HAZWOPER.  Training will be provided in order for the employee to fulfill the requirement of his/her position.
• Participate when needed in EHS internal/external audits and/or regulatory inspections
• Active participation during incident investigations and promoting all safety activities/events 

QUALITY:

• Understands and is accountable for following: all Quality, GMP, and cleaning standards and guidelines
• Follows current work instruction and ensures adherence to the Quality Control Plan and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Performs and practices good Housekeeping.
• Adhere to ISO internal management system.

TEAMWORK:

• Train new Operators and Temps as needed.
• Work effectively in a Team based work environment.

The experience we're looking for

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a team based/fast paced Distribution/Logistics environment preferred.
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Demonstrated competency in attention to detail, accuracy, work standards, initiative and managing work.
• Must have strong communication skills and command of English, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with computers, software, and data processing.

The skills for success

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.