Logistics Assistant
Company: American Metal Specialties Inc
Role summary
Logistics Assistant is a full-time role at American Metal Specialties Inc in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-03. Salary: USD 25–27 per hour. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Logistics Assistant
- Company
- American Metal Specialties Inc
- Location
- Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Salary
- USD 25–27 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-03
Looking for a full-time Logistics Assistant role with a great company that offers a competitive hourly wage and fantastic benefits, including fully paid health insurance and a 401(k) with company contributions. You won't need a degree, and they provide on-the-job training to help you grow.
Job description
Description
Job Title : Logistics Assistant
Status : Non-exempt (hourly)
Pay: $25.00/hr+ DOE,
Schedule : Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Company Perks for Full Time:
Medical, dental, and life insurance – AMS pays 100% of the premiums for all employees
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
401(k) plan with company-funded Safe Harbor contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Monthly production bonus program
On-the-job training and skill development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee perks and discount programs
Voluntary supplemental insurance options, including AFLAC and vision
PRIMARY PURPOSE :
The Logistics Assistant is responsible for supporting daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and administrative logistics functions to ensure the efficient movement of materials, products, and information throughout the organization. This role assists with coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, processing shipping documentation, and communicating with vendors, carriers, customers, and internal departments to support operational success.
The Logistics Assistant serves as a key resource within the Logistics Department by helping ensure customer orders are shipped accurately and on time, incoming materials are received and processed efficiently, and inventory records remain organized and up to date.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Coordinate and process outbound shipments using shipping software and customer shipping portals.
· Prepare shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing slips, certificates, and related paperwork.
· Schedule freight pickups and deliveries with carriers, customers, and vendors.
· Track shipments and communicate delivery status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
· Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, part numbers, and condition against purchase orders and packing slips.
· Enter and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory data within company systems.
· Assist with inventory transactions, cycle counts, stock accuracy initiatives, and material organization.
· Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to support material flow and customer requirements.
· Assist with loading and unloading shipments as needed to support warehouse operations.
· Investigate and help resolve shipment discrepancies, freight claims, delivery issues, and inventory variances.
· Maintain organized shipping, receiving, and inventory records in accordance with company procedures.
· Monitor shipping supply inventory and notify management when replenishment is needed.
· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and logistics work environment.
· Utilize downtime to support filing, documentation, inventory organization, process improvements, and other logistics-related tasks.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3–4 years of shipping, logistics, receiving, inventory control, warehouse operations or a related field required.
Proficient computer skills including MS Office and common shipping platforms (FedEx, UPS WorldShip, DHL, etc.) required.
Forklift experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with customer shipping portals preferred.
REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others.
Excellent work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening, including THC, in accordance with federal guidelines. American Metal Specialties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employees may be eligible for leave under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). Information on eligibility and procedures is available upon request. American Metal Specialties, Inc. does not require or request polygraph testing except where permitted by federal law. You may review the official notices at the links below:
FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
EEOC “Know Your Rights”: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
EPPA: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf
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