Logistics Coordinator - Night Shift

Location: Portland, OR (97211) FT/PT Status: Full Time Shift: NIGHT Hourly Rate: $23hr Schedule: Sun-Thu United Salad Co. is one of the area’s largest family owned distributors of fresh produce, grocery and foodservice products across the Pacific Northwest region. We distribute produce to national and independent grocers, restaurants, schools and other institutions from local farmers and growers across the globe. Logistics Coordinator: Responsible for managing and coordinating various aspects of the logistics and supply chain operations within United Salad Co. Primary goal is to ensure that goods and materials are efficiently transported, stored, and delivered to their intended destinations, all while minimizing costs and optimizing processes. Benefits Include: Medical & Dental insurance through Kaiser. PTO accruals begin on the first day! 401(k) Retirement Plan Responsibilities: Pallet building: building pallet loads in Produce Pro, according to specific requirements. This could include arranging products in a particular pattern, ensuring weight distribution, and stacking items to maximize space utilization. Data Entry into Produce Pro and Excel, regarding asset information, weight, and driver information. Maintain selector workflow by generating pick labels in a timely manner. Inventory Control: monitoring inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations. Ensure routes are dispatched in a timely manner, which may include shifting drivers' scheduled routes and calling in on-call or backup drivers. Communicate daily shift hand-off and route delay information to stakeholders. Coordinating the movement of goods via various transportation modes such as trucks, ships, and planes. This involves scheduling shipments, arranging contracted drivers, and tracking deliveries using the current GPS system to ensure timely deliveries. Job Qualifications: Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Excellent customer service skills Keep organization and time management skills Good collaboration and teamwork abilities Great leadership and goal-setting skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Expert inventory management Ability to use computers, software and other technology for inventory and communication purposes Understanding of the supply chain, including common obstacles and effective solutions *Position is contingent upon a successful background check, and ability to pass a drug screen, including THC.

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