Logistics Coordinator

The Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee shipments of raw materials and finished goods for our juice production process. You will manage truck scheduling, shipping/receiving activities, and trip documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of coordinating internal and 3rd party trucking to meet production and customer demands.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in inventory, shipping/receiving, or food manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate juice shipments between internal and external storage.
• Schedule shipments with external storage providers and provide contents information.
• Assign internal truck drivers and arrange 3rd party drivers as needed.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and quality teams to align shipment schedules with production and customer demands.
• Promote good manufacturing practices and food safety throughout shipping activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Inventory tracking systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.50 Hourly

About the Role:

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

The Logistics Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the juice production process by managing shipments of raw materials and finished goods into and out of the plant. This role ensures a smooth flow of materials for juice manufacturing operations, coordinates shipping and receiving of trucks, and helps maintain trip documentation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Promote a positive food safety culture by prioritizing and paying close attention to good manufacturing and best practices for food safety.


• Responsible for coordinating juice shipments between internal and external storage, disposal of pomace, and internal trucking needs.


• Collaborate closely with production, warehouse, and quality teams to create a shipment schedule to satisfy production and customer demands.


• Assign internal truck drivers to fulfill requirements, scheduling 3 rd party truck drivers when necessary to meet demand.


• Schedule shipments with external storage providers and provide information of shipment contents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3 years of experience in inventory, shipping/receiving, or food manufacturing support.


• Basic knowledge of juice processing is beneficial.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Comfortable using inventory tracking systems or Microsoft Excel.


• Exhibit’s ability to learn, comprehend and apply all terminology associated with the juice processes.


• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available


• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance


• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time


• Employee Assistance Program


• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available


• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver


• Free parking

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The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.