Logistics Officer, Operations
Medical Teams InternationalThe Logistics Officer - Operations contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by supporting the Medical Health Products (MHP) team to receive and ship medical supplies at the Tigard, Oregon Distribution Center (DC)by having safe and smooth warehousing operations. This position works closely with other Distribution Center staff and volunteers to ensure safe receipt, kitting, consolidation and loading of received medical supplies for national and international distribution and ensuring all equipment and assets are safe, well maintained, and able to be used effectively. Medical Teams International Calling: Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate the preparation of all loading and off-loading of medical health products for shipment, both international and domestic, in a safe and secure manner Operate and manage warehouse fleet (box truck, van, forklift) and related equipment, including driver compliance, training, and scheduling. Evaluate and arrange maintenance and repairs for DC machines, racking, and facility in collaboration with the MHP Team. Train and supervise volunteers in assigned roles such as driver, equipment operator, pre-sort, palletizer, and equipment repair. Act as warehouse floor lead for volunteers and promote cross-training for staff and volunteers. Motivate and guide volunteers to support task completion and engagement. Monitor vehicle and fuel usage for all Medicine and Health Products (MHP) vehicles and equipment. Schedule donor pickups (local I-5 donors) and manage receiving of Providence shipments Support waste management and recycling processes, including managing vendor relationships and guiding volunteers. Track and order Distribution Center (DC) supplies from approved vendors. Collaborate with other MHP staff to ensure optimal and safe warehouse operation, including monitoring and removing trip hazards, clean and tidy work areas, including safe sharps and trash management. Contribute to, implement, and maintain, SOP’s and process maps for MHP work areas to clearly define procedures. Participate in cross-training for non-shipping and receiving functions. Participate in Logistics, Medicine and Health Products, and other team meetings. Execute procure-to-pay processes for warehouse supplies and equipment to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing. Execute procure-to-pay processes for warehouse supplies and equipment to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing. Reconcile and maintain electronic and paper-based warehouse inventory records. Other duties: Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and behavior expectations. Utilize volunteers whenever possible. Other duties as assigned. Safety-Sensitive Position Notice A “Safety Sensitive Position” is a position in which performance by a person under the influence of drugs or alcohol would create an immediate or direct threat of injury or death to that person or another person. For Medical Teams International’s purposes, this includes all personnel who operate vehicles or heavy machinery as part of their job or who provide clinical services that could result in injury or death. This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIF…