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Logistics agent / Material handler
What is the role of a logistics agent / handler ? What skills are required? What are the tasks involved ? Find all the answers to these questions in this job description designed exclusively for the logistics agent / handler profession.
What is the role of a logistics agent / handler ?
The logistics agent's job involves managing, organizing and coordinating the flow of goods to ensure a smooth supply chain. This involves mastering inventory management techniques, using specialized IT tools, and planning deliveries to meet deadlines. The logistics agent must be attentive to detail, comply with safety standards, and be able to adapt to a variety of environments, from warehouses to distribution centers to transport hubs. This role is essential to the smooth running of operations, while contributing to customer satisfaction and the efficiency of logistics processes.
My duties and responsibilities
as a logistics agent / handler
Handling
- I load and unload vehicles
- I sort and store products
- Packaging: labelling and shrink-wrapping
- I clean storage and work areas
- I provide merchandise
Quality & Safety
I ensure traceability with a PDA
I report damaged or missing goods
- I respect safety rules and the wearing of PPE
My manager's vision by Onet
My core competencies
Know-how
Handling: I move goods using proper handling techniques and postures.
Trace: I scan the merchandise handled to share the location
Respect: I work in compliance with safety rules
Know-how
- A sense of community
- Methodical and Cautious
- Reliable
- Relational skills
The advantages of my job
Evolution: A profession in full evolution thanks to computerization and mechanization.
Flexibility: The often staggered working hours can accommodate my personal constraints.
How do I get to be a logistics / materials handling agent?
To become a logistics agent, you don't need to follow a specific course of study. However, training is a real advantage if the logistics agent wishes to rapidly evolve or specialize in a particular sector.
What diploma would enable me to become a logistics agent / handler?
- CAP logistics operator
- General, technological or vocational baccalaureate
- logistics and transport management
- BUT quality, industrial logistics and organization
Become a logistics agent / handler
at Onet
Benefits of the job :
- Training
My career prospects
- Logistics team leader
- Forklift operator
What environment will I be working in?
Logistics agents work at our customers' sites. They may be assigned to logistics platforms, production departments or sales outlets. They are responsible for receiving, managing inventory, delivering products...
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