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Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

**We have positions available on our First Shift (6-2:30pm) and Second Shift (2-10:30pm).

Please Note: This role is initially offered as a temporary position through a staffing agency. Successful candidates who demonstrate strong performance and are a good fit for the team may have the opportunity to convert to a full-time, direct employee after completing the contract period, subject to business needs.

Position Summary: 

As a Logistics Operator at Pentagon, your main responsibilities may cover, based on need, tasks in both our Shipping and Receiving departments. You will be primarily focused on shipping parts back to customers according to specific packaging directions, and may also ensure the accountability of orders sent to the facility from customers. You will review purchase orders or packing slip information to make sure that the customer information is matched with the order received, and you will also input information into Pentagon Technology’s MIS system. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Includes but is not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned: 

• Employee is responsible for making sure supplied parts within the purchase order/packing slip are received 
• Must be able to work with outside delivery vendors, understand basic shipping documentation, and work well with other members of the Logistics team
• Responsible for inventorying the parts sent from the customer. Must have good attention to detail 
• Understand and follow operating procedures as assigned to the team to ensure consistent, reliable, and timely processing/packaging of parts
• Good basic computer skills required to work with MIS systems and peripheral hardware such as scanners, printers, and the like 
• Understand and follow specific packaging instructions provided on a work order traveler.
• Generation of packing labels and shippers using the company MIS system.  
• Scheduling pick-ups with shipping vendors, either via the internet, or telephone. Maintaining package-tracking information. 
• Maintaining and filing all work order travelers with all supporting documentation.  
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of assigned areas. 

Your Experiences, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Must have a High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• Ability to read and comprehend internal and external documents such as work order travelers, inventory records, bill of lading and packing slip documents, logs, and general company records, as well as customer packing slips or purchase orders 
• Has basic math and measurement skills 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 
• Has an appreciation for timeliness, quality, and punctuality 
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of assigned areas 
• Forklift Certification highly desired

Safety:

Employee will be trained in, and is to follow and lead by example, all general safety requirements of Pentagon Technologies as well as specific safety regulatory requirements.

Work Environment:

Must be able to function well in an office environment. Must also be able to work in a controlled chemical and wastewater environment. Must be able to perform in a laboratory environment. Persons who are sensitive to chemical environments with such medical conditions as asthma, allergies, or extreme sensitivity to chemicals may not be considered as good candidates for this position. 

Physical Demands:

Must pass Company required screening tests. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand, reach with hands and arms and perform light routine office work, which includes computer workstation usage. Should be able to pick-up 50 lbs on occasional or regular basis. Will on a regular basis push or pull heavy loads (up to 750 lbs.) with basic material handling equipment. 

Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role. 

Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. 

To all recruitment agencies: Pentagon Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, Pentagon Technologies employees or any other company location. Pentagon Technologies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Pentagon Technologies will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Pentagon Technologies explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 

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