Logistics & Administrative Specialist
Techno-Link CorpJob Title: Logistics & Administrative Specialist (Part-Time / First Shift) Company: Techno-Link Corp Location: Altoona, PA 16601 Job Type: Part-Time (with clear path to Full-Time growth) Hours: 10-15 hours per week (Flexible scheduling Monday–Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM) Salary: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (Based on experience) Job Description Tired of the exhausting 50-hour grind and mandatory weekends at massive fulfillment centers? We are a growing, agile team looking for a self-sufficient, reliable Logistics & Administrative Specialist to manage our daily shipping, receiving, and order coordination. This unique role is a perfect hybrid position for someone who enjoys a dynamic workday—blending skilled material handling on the warehouse floor with clean, professional office administration.You will be the single point of contact for our daily inbound and outbound freight, ensuring that what happens on the computer matches exactly what moves on the warehouse floor. Because we are expanding this project, this part-time role has strong potential to transition into a permanent, full-time position as our operation continues to scale. What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities) Office & Logistics Administration (Approx. 10 Hours/Week) Customer Coordination: Monitor and respond promptly to emails from corporate customer office workers regarding orders, adjustments, and shipping timelines. System Management: Utilize and manage our order processing and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) systems to accurately input incoming customer orders. Document Preparation: Handle, organize, and verify Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, and carrier labels for outgoing freight. Freight Tracking: Communicate the arrival and receipt of daily truckload and LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) orders to the team and clients as they occur. Warehouse Operations & Material Handling (Approx. 10 Hours/Week) Forklift Operation: Safely and competently operate a forklift to load, unload, and stage large freight. Pallet Management: Ship, receive, stack, and organize skid-quantity inventory. Small Parcel Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and label individual orders utilizing FedEx and UPS shipping systems. Inventory Integrity: Inspect inbound freight for damage and report discrepancies immediately. What We Are Looking For (Requirements) Equipment Experience: Proven competence operating a forklift safely in a warehouse environment (prior certification is a plus, but we can certify you in-house if your skills are sharp). Tech Literacy: Strong computer skills, including experience with email communication (Outlook/Gmail) and shipping platforms (FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, or similar software). System Familiarity: Previous experience navigating any EDI software, inventory management database, or ERP interface is highly preferred, but we are willing to train a candidate with strong, natural technical literacy. Communication Skills: Professional, clear, and polite written communication skills for email correspondence with corporate clients. Physical Capabilities: Ability to fluidly switch between an office desk and a warehouse floor, including lifting and handling standard parcel boxes. Reliability: Consistent attendance and sharp attention to detail are critical for this independent position. Why You’ll Love Working Here (Benefits & Culture) Premium Part-Time Pay: Highly competitive wage ($20–$25/hr) rewarding your dual skill set. True First Shift Flexibility: No overnights, no evenings, and absolutely zero weekends . We will work with you to establish a consistent 20-hour weekly block between 8 AM and 5 PM, M-F (great for parents, semi-retirees, or supplemental income). Growth Opportunity: Be the foundational piece of this growing project with a direct line of sight to a full-time career. Great Working Environment: Avoid the chaotic, high-stress atmosphere of mega-retailers. Work with a small, respectful team where your impact is noticed and app…