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LOGISTICS COORDINATOR I - Limited Assignment -SHIPPING

The Logistics Coordinator I performs a variety of shipping, stockroom, and receiving tasks. This coordinator prepares items for shipment ensuring cost effective courier services and compliance to global trade, OSHA, DOT and other regulations. Must have a high regard for compliance, attention to detail, and inventory accuracy. **Highly Motivated / Computer Savvy / Outstanding Work Ethic preferred.


Key Responsibilities of the Job:

  • Responsible for material transactions within ERP System. Compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy; Also includes reverse logistics support.
  • Prepares out-going shipments, considerate of the most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
  • Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
  • Sorts, counts, packages, labels, unpacks inventory which is shipped or received.
  • Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages through the Process.
  • Delivers items to requisitioning departments and to appropriate location Bins
  • Supports replenishment of production lines
  • Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety.
  • Manages daily inbox, ensuring emails are addressed professionally, appropriately and timely.
  • Ensures product integrity for materials handled.
  • Ensures that cycle counts are completed timely and accurately.
  • Drive company vehicle, forklifts, and operate pallet jacks to move material
  • Provide freight quotes.
  • Communicate directly with logistics carriers to schedule daily international and domestic shipments consistent with customer expectations.
  • Order and restock supplies to ensure availability of materials.
  • Performs other logistics duties as assigned

Job Requirements


  • Learning on the Fly—learns quickly/open to change
  • Peer Relationship—cooperative, team player, trusted and supported by peers
  • Priority Setting—focuses on what is most important
  • Written Communications—effectively communicates in writing
  • Organizational Agility—knows how to go through the proper channels to get things done
  • Customer Focus— dedication to the customer and earns their trust and respect
  • Timely Decision Making — decisions can be made quickly even under tight deadlines and pressure

Required Education/Training:


  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Certifications/License/Special Skills:


  • A strong ability to pay attention to details
  • Driver's license
  • Ability to be trained to drive a forklift
  • Literacy (speak, read, and write in English)
  • Must be available for work daily Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Overtime as needed.
  • Familiarity with and previous use of an ERP system preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of cGMP regulations
  • Basic knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
  • Basic knowledge of OSHA and Hazmat regulations
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines

Required Work Experience:


  • 1 year experience in a logistics or supply chain role with demonstrated decision-making ability preferred
  • Experience working independently in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
  • Experience in a GMP and/or FDA regulated environment preferred

Working Conditions:


  • Must work onsite at Luminex office at least 95% of the time.
  • Travel may be required 5% of the time.
  • Possible exposure to biological or chemical hazard, extensive noise, and/or working with lasers
  • Work situations include dealing with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions.
  • Work is normally performed in a typical manufacturing environment
  • Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking
  • Frequently around moving machinery, is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity; is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:


  • Lifting/Use of Strength is: Medium (20 to 50 pounds)
  • Climbing on the job is required: Never
  • Kneeling on the job is required: Occasionally- Up to 33% of the time.
  • Reaching on the job is required: Frequently- From 33%-66% of the time.
  • Stooping on the job is required: Frequently- From 33%-66% of the time.
  • Vision (Color) is required: Constantly-More than 66% of the time.

Luminex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status of an otherwise qualified individual, citizenship status, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, or any other protected characteristic or category protected by applicable law.

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