Logistics Technician
Skokie, IL
Team
Job Location
OPERATIONS
Type of Job
Full Time
About the job
As the Logistics Technician, you will perform activities in support of material purchasing, handling, shipping, and receiving supporting all of NuMat. You will be required to perform tasks safely and in a manner consistent with NuMat procedures. It will be important to communicate information effectively to internal team members and
external customers in a professional manner which contributes to servicing the customer and collaboration. The position may require work on Saturday and/or Sunday, holidays, and overtime.
Responsibilities
Receiving Mail and Package Delivery to NuMat Offices
Material Purchasing
o Purchase production materials as necessary and as directed by the buyer
o Purchases non-inventory supplies
o Initiates purchase orders and amendments for materials and services
o Follows up with vendors to address issues or confirm deliveries
Shipping Services
o Package and prepare production materials for shipping
o Packaging chemical samples for shipment in accordance with all DOT/IATA regulations
o Prepare bills of lading and shipping documentation
o Load and unload over-the-road vehicles
Gas Cylinder Management
o Support onsite ordering, inventory management
Chemical Management
o Log data into computer
o Inventory materials and compare with defined stock requirements
o Verify all counts, quantities and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped or warehoused
o Removing finished products from Production area
o Placing raw materials and skids in Production area
o Operating lift trucks
Chemical Waste Management
o Responsible for certain RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) activities, including inspecting hazardous waste storage areas and hazardous waste materials
o Responsible for certain DOT (Department of Transportation) activities, including unloading and loading of hazardous materials
o May be required to work with hazardous and corrosive materials
General Administrative Tasks in Support of Company Operations
Individual Characteristics
• Forklift certification
• DOT/IATA Certification
• 2-3 years experience shipping dangerous goods
• 2-3 years experience with computerized inventory system or equivalent
About us
NuMat Technologies (“NuMat”) is a start-up company innovating at the intersection of high-performance computing, chemistry and advanced manufacturing. NuMat is a recognized pioneer in the field of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) — an emerging class of nanomaterials which can be programmed to uniquely interact with target molecules at the atomic level. NuMat’s expertise lies in the design and integration of MOFs into next-generation storage, separation and purification systems. In doing so, NuMat enables previously unachievable form factors, performance and cost-advantaged production economics in the electronics, life-sciences and energy sectors.