Logistics Coordinator: Night Shift

Riverdale Poultry; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry service company in the Region of Waterloo is seeking a Logistics Coordinator. In this role, you'll create and manage schedules, address field issues, and ensure data accuracy in dispatch systems. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-focused, and have 3 years of related experience. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment that values growth and teamwork.

Benefits

Fully paid benefits at 3 months

RRSP Matching Program at 12 months

Performance-based bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar/related field.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Comfortable navigating programs such as Excel, Email, and Data Entry.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules to fulfill operational work.
• Manage issues that occur in the field.
• Ensure data integrity in dispatch software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

College or university education

Tools

Excel

GPS tracking software

VOIP systems

Job description

Riverdale is looking to add a Logistics Coordinator to our Kick-Ass, Growing Team!

Overview

Riverdale Poultry is the leading live haul poultry transportation and poultry service company in Canada. We are experiencing transformational growth, delivering a critical service to major poultry processors, and are guided by our core values: Get it Done Right, Learn to Improve, Accountability to All, and Kick Ass and Have Fun. We are proud of our 65+ years of purpose: “FEED THE COUNTRY.”

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Dispatch Manager, the Logistics Coordinator works closely with field supervisors, drivers, catching crews, customers, and other stakeholders to create schedules to fulfill Riverdale’s work.
• This role is part of a high-performance team and involves creating/maintaining schedules, managing issues that occur in the field, ensuring the integrity/accuracy of data in our dispatch software, and ongoing communication with various parties. The logistics department is the nerve center of Riverdale’s operations and you will play an important role in helping the company’s operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• This is the perfect opportunity for tech-savvy, detail-oriented individuals who are looking to work with a team of multi-tasking professionals.

Working Hours

• Our Dispatch team operates in 3 shifts:
• Day: 8am-4pm / Monday-Friday
• Afternoon: 4pm-12am / Sunday-Thursday
• Night: 12am-8am / Monday - Friday
• During the first 3-4 months of employment, new dispatch team members rotate between day, afternoon, and night shifts for training
• Occasional overtime or changes in working hours may be required based on business need

What You Bring to the Role

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar/related field.
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and find solutions to time-sensitive problems.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Experience using computers in everyday life; comfortable navigating programs such as Excel, Email, and Data Entry; able to learn new tools/software as needed; minimum typing speed 40 WPM.
• Advanced communication and listening skills with the ability to interpret and convey ideas clearly (written and verbal).
• Experience with telephone and VOIP systems.
• Able to monitor progress and stay on task in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience with GPS tracking software is an asset but not required.
• Comfortable working with others in a cohesive team environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• College or university education is an asset but not required.

Our Commitment to You

• We provide ongoing investment in our people, tools, and systems. We want you to stay with us and grow with us.
• We think differently, dare to be great, and insist on having fun.
• Our employees are empowered to share ideas and participate in decision-making.
• We are very data-focused and use cutting-edge technologies throughout all areas of our business.
• We have and continue to successfully employ data and technology to transform our business and the broader industry.
• Fully paid benefits at 3 months.
• RRSP Matching Program at 12 months.
• Performance-based bonus program.

Upon request, Riverdale Poultry will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please contact Human Resources (226-228-1429 / [e-mail]).

Thank you for your interest with Riverdale Poultry. Only selected applicants will be contacted.