Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Department: Warehouse

Reports to: Operations Director

Job Summary:

Develops and maintains an efficient system for Retail Rescue, Agency deliveries, Mobile Pantries, Food Drives, Fresh Produce pick-ups, and Just in Time deliveries. The Logistics Coordinator works with partner agencies on their orders, inputs them into the system, prepares senior program orders, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Develop, supervise, and maintain an orderly process for the collection and delivery of food.

· Maintain files of the driver’s temperature logs, cleaning schedules, vehicle inspection logs and mileage sheets.

· Dispatch, schedule, and supervise incoming donations and the loading/unloading of product.

· Work with Food Resourcing to increase retail donations.

· Maintain good communications with retail donors ensuring our drivers are prompt, courteous and respectful.

· Assist the Operations Director in maintaining and monitoring a routine inspection/preventive maintenance program of all fleet vehicles and warehouse equipment, to comply with regulatory agencies and Feeding America policies.

· Implement and maintain safety policies and programs developed for our CDL Drivers.

· Prepare agency orders and senior program orders and reports as needed.

· Work with the receiving team to ensure product is received by correct categories.

· Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications:

General

· Honesty, integrity, and commitment to fighting hunger in Central Louisiana

· Ability to relate effectively with other staff, volunteers, agency representatives and the public.

· Must have clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission of the FBCL.

· Ability to complete work in an accurate, effective, and timely manner.

· Ability to perform physical labor as necessary to assist in achieving FBCL Mission.

· Valid Louisiana driver’s license.

Specific to Position

· Bachelor’s degree preferred or five years minimum experience in management required.

· Two years minimum experience in retail rescue and food banking.

· Maintain ServSafe certification

· Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills.

· Computer literate in Microsoft applications.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to complete various activities in the warehouse that may require hours of lifting, standing, and carrying

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

· Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

· Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

· Ability to work in an environment that is not climate controlled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics: 5 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15