Feed Logistics Specialist - Night Shift

Smithfield Foods•Algona, IA

About The Position

The Feed Logistics Specialist utilizes dispatching, routing tool and efficient telephone skills to provide excellent customer service and delivery of feed to customers. Loads feed trailers and coordinates logistics for appropriate feed delivery to customers. Point of contact with toll mill process. Communicates and collaborates with transportation maintenance to schedule vehicle maintenance and cleaning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, required.
Current Driver’s License and acceptable driving record to drive company vehicle
Knowledge of computers and ability to learn and effectively use the computer programs associated with this position
Ability to acquire Powered Industrial Vehicle license
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to operate the office phone/communications system
Phone etiquette and customer service skills; effective communication with drivers and customers
Must be able to work shift(s) and be on call as assigned by supervisor
Must understand that Smithfield is a producer of high-quality pork for human consumption
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Communicate with mill staff to make the necessary adjustments for their growers and sites
Complete Feed Loading process computer program and written paperwork daily
Review sequencing documentation
Maintain drivers’ work alone policy documentation
Generate master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping schedule
Study changing traffic situations and schedules for efficient feed distribution at the (feed and toll) mills
Determine number of vehicles and loads to be hauled, assigns vehicle operators to loads
Utilize ABC scheduling method to review, consolidate, approve, and submit driver sheet
Prepare and communicate schedules indicating times of arrival and departure of vehicles during assigned shift
Establish emergency and regular routes according to weather and/or other hazards, is conscious of road restrictions and routing trucks accordingly
Prepare drafts of future schedules, maximize efficiencies of revised schedules
Troubleshoot and expedite operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
Assign loads to maximize availability of trucks/trailers needing service/wash; ensure drivers are aware of maintenance/wash schedules
Coordinate and communicate daily recovery schedule
Transaction processing of pickup and recovery
Monitor and respond to feed error reports
Monitor orders and coordinate with recovery schedule
Complete feed inventory analysis daily; work in conjunction with batching operator
Maintain housekeeping of load out and scale areas per OSHA standards
Schedule coordination with other Logistics Specialists
Sample feed as required per schedule
Follow Company and OSHA safety standards
Responsible for following all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes
Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor
Follows Standard Operating Procedures/instructions in the performance of any and all areas for which he/she is responsible
Ensure all daily paperwork is completed accurately and legibly
Will be responsible for understanding and complying with company EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties
Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site