Fleet and Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Fleet and Safety Coordinator

Location: Missoula, MT

Compensation: $23/hour DOE, 32-40 hours per week

Benefits: Employee healthcare plan, Vision/Dental, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discount on products

Start Date: Immediate

The primary function of this position is to coordinate and oversee WMGC’s Fleet Management and Occupational Safety programs. This is a key position and requires an individual who is diplomatic, timely, and believes in our mission. Additionally, this individual should be able to communicate effectively with various groups including producers, drivers, warehouse staff, management, and vendors to ensure the successful operation of WMGC’s vehicle fleet and prevent on-the-job injuries. This position requires a safety-first, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual. Some off-hour on-call duties are required. Other occasional duties may include assisting with truck loading and unloading, warehouse tasks, and delivery driving; and therefore requires an individual who can lift heavy boxes of up to 75 lbs. and work on their feet. A valid MT Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is required.

Primary Goals for this Job

• Maintain healthy, working relationships with the management team, delivery drivers, warehouse and sales staff, producers, and third-party service providers.
• Coordinate and maintain a Fleet Management Program for WMGC vehicles
• Coordinate and maintain an organization-wide Occupational Safety Program for WMGC
• Conduct new driver training and refreshers
• Conduct Safety Training and refreshers for all employees
• Conduct CDL training with WMGC drivers
• Maintain regulatory compliance for all WMGC vehicles.
• Facilitate timely communication between the management team, growers, drivers, and vendors
• Maintain scheduled availability as a point of contact for delivery drivers

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities may include:

• Meet regularly with operations and management teams to relay fleet and safety information
• Schedule truck maintenance, repair, and cleaning and ensure their completion
• Inspect trucks and review driver notes to address truck problems
• Maintain regulatory compliance with the Department of Transportation and any other necessary agency.
• Review driver safety performance using GPS tools and engage with drivers as necessary
• Ensure Operation team is aware of truck repairs and out of service notifications.
• Conduct Occupational Safety training with all new employees and conduct annual refresher training
• Conduct quarterly safety reviews with all drivers and warehouse staff.
• Communicate with WMGC’s vehicle insurance carrier to ensure accurate vehicle coverage
• Respond to drivers’ in-route issues that may occur outside normal hours
• Liaise with Operations team to optimize activities and promote a culture of safety.
• Work with Operations Manager to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Cross-train with delivery drivers and the warehouse manager
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
• Reports to Operations Manager

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, safety, fleet management, or a similar field
• Valid Class A or B Montana Commercial Driver License
• Strong Communication Skills
• Proficiency in web navigation and applications
• Strong leadership, motivation, and managerial skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities and circumstances
• General working knowledge of delivery trucks and traffic regulations.
• Keen attention to details
• Knowledge of western Montana cities preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

General Guidelines

As an employee of Western Montana Growers Cooperative, you should:

• Keep the co-op’s mission in mind:

Our mission as members or employees of Western Montana Growers Cooperative is to provide people within our region with fresh, quality products from our member’s farms; to build a stable company based on cooperative principles and personal relationships which delivers quality to our customers and provides improved economic return for our members. Within this mission, the cooperative shall whenever possible work to support small-scale, family-run, and regionally-based sustainable farms and encourage cooperation and mutual aid among farmers.

• Perform your tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism.

• Be sensitive to how your work affects the work of your fellow employees.

• Approach your work with creativity, offering suggestions for improvements.

• Attempt to evaluate your work from a financial perspective, considering how your actions impact the co-op’s sales and profitability.

• Keep confidential any information you receive about customer sales, purchases from growers, and overall co-op financial performance.

• Treat your fellow employees, customers, and growers with fairness, courtesy, and respect. Practice honesty and tact.

• Communicate any significant problems to the supervisor in a timely fashion.

• Expect an evaluation from the GM annually; ask for one to be scheduled if necessary.

• Provide constructive feedback to Management with ideas to improve the business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Experience:

• Logistics or Fleet Management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Class A or B Montana Commercial Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23