Logistics Specialist

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for executing inbound and outbound transportation activities, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods. This role supports multi-site operations.

Job Duties:

• Generate and prepare freight documentation (Packing list, Bill of Ladings, etc)

• Assist in the development of systems, procedures and work instructions for the distribution department.

• Evaluate and select optimal freight options through rate shopping across carriers to balance cost, service, and delivery timelines.

• Schedule, consolidate, and coordinate shipments across multiple locations including domestic and international freight.

• Partner with Customer Service, Credit, and Planning to ensure order readiness and validate customer site capabilities.

• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations, including lithium battery handling, labeling, and documentation accuracy.

• Perform CTPAT Tier III security procedures including seal verification, 7-point inspections, and documentation checks.

• Conduct regular dock audits to verify shipment accuracy and escalate discrepancies.

• Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to manage shipment planning and execution.

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

• Support SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance objectives.

• Report security or compliance incidents in accordance with company protocols.

Education and Experience:

• High School Degree/GED required; Associate's Degree preferred

• 3+ years of experience in shipping/receiving or a related field desired

Qualifications:

• Experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.

• Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations.

• Experience using transportation management systems (TMS).

• Intermediate understanding of logistics concepts, planning tools, and software (MRP, WMS, TMS) required

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

• Preferred: DGD/IATA certification (air required; ocean preferred).

• Preferred: Forklift certification.

• Preferred: Warehouse operations experience (racking, material handling equipment).

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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