Logistics Coordinator
About The Position
The Logistics Coordinator plans, schedules, and executes inbound and outbound logistics. The role ensures safe, compliant, and cost-effective transportation of feed and finished-goods materials while supporting plant operations and maintaining compliance with DOT, EPA, and OSHA requirements. The coordinator prepares and tracks shipments, verifies hazardous-material documentation, resolves shipment delays and discrepancies, and supports inventory and warehouse activities. The position also sources and manages carriers, monitors carrier performance, maintains logistics KPIs, and works with production and logistics partners to improve efficiency and reduce transportation and operational costs. The role is based in a manufacturing and industrial recycling environment with moving equipment and mechanical processes. Employees must follow safety requirements and use appropriate PPE, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and respirators when required. The work includes extended periods of standing and walking, frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds, and occasional lifting of heavier loads with assistance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 3 years of logistics experience; hazardous-materials experience preferred.
- Knowledge of hazardous-materials regulations, including DOT, IATA, and IMDG.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift heavier loads with assistance.
- Follow safety requirements and use PPE, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and respirators when required.
Nice To Haves
- Hazardous-materials logistics experience.
- Experience with Waste Manifests and environmental compliance.
- Experience with inventory tracking or warehouse management systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and coordinate inbound shipments from suppliers and customers.
- Prepare and coordinate outbound shipments in accordance with customer and carrier requirements.
- Verify shipping documentation for hazardous materials and ensure compliance with DOT, EPA, and OSHA requirements.
- Track inbound and outbound shipments and resolve delays or discrepancies.
- Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and warehouse organization.
- Source and manage carriers.
- Evaluate carrier performance and maintain relationships with logistics providers and brokers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency and reduce transportation and operational costs.
- Maintain logistics KPIs.
- Use systems to track shipments and inventory.
- Communicate and collaborate with the production team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
- Paid time off.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with low premiums.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- 14 paid company holidays.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Educational tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
