Logistics Officer, Operations

Medical Teams International; Oregon; On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Teams International is seeking a Logistics Officer - Operations at the Tigard, Oregon Distribution Center to oversee safe warehousing, loading, and shipment preparation for national and international distribution. You will work with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient receipt, kitting, and loading of supplies and maintain equipment and assets.

The role requires 3+ years of warehouse experience and a 4-year degree in supply chain or warehousing, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent in supply chain or warehousing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in supply chain or warehousing subjects.
• Valid driver license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate loading and off-loading of medical products for international and domestic shipments.
• Operate warehouse fleet and related equipment including driver compliance, training, and scheduling.
• Maintain DC equipment and facilities in collaboration with MHP Team.
• Train and supervise volunteers in roles such as driver and equipment operator.
• Act as warehouse floor lead and promote cross-training for staff and volunteers.
• Monitor vehicle and fuel usage for MHP vehicles and equipment.
• Schedule donor pickups and manage receiving of Providence shipments.
• Execute procure-to-pay processes for warehouse supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and update SOPs and process maps for MHP work areas.
• Ensure safe waste management, inventory records, and trip hazard mitigation.

Skills

Expediting & Supply Chain

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft 365

CRM software

Training materials

Volunteer management

Safety & compliance

Education

4-year degree in supply chain or warehousing

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain

Valid driver license

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Pallet jack

Job description

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIESFacilitate the preparation of all loading and off-loading of medical health products for shipment, both international and domestic, in a safe and secure mannerOperate 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 shipmentsSupport 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 NoticeA “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 & CERTIFICATIONSEducation:Required:4-year degree or equivalent Supply Chain or Warehousing experience. Professional experience in a relevant field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Use in JD’s where technical training is not required to be qualified for the job.Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree or higher education in supply chain or warehousing related subjectsLicensure:Required:Valid driver license, with a clean driving recordPreferred:Forklift, Scissor Lift certificateEXPERIENCE:Required:Minimum 3 years’ warehouse experience, or equivalentMinimum 3 years’ expediting and supply chain experienceExperience in developing and delivering training materialsSupervisory experience and ability to assess and assign tasksPreferred:Experience in volunteer engagement, management, and trainingInventory reconciliation experienceExperience operating a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge:Expediting and supply chain knowledge including execution of bills of lading and shipping schedulingKnowledge of medical material handling, shipment preparation and expediting, operating in warehouse environments and inventory managementSkills:Organizational skills including maintaining schedules and multiple tasks.Strong interpersonal skillsIntermediate skills with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsIntermediate skills with Internet, intranet, and Client Relations Management (CRM) softwareAbilities:Commitment to Medical Teams International’s Calling Statement and ValuesAbility to foster volunteer satisfaction through training, clear communication, and team buildingAbility to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.Ability to successfully clear a driving record check as part of the pre-employment screening process.Detail oriented with an ability to maintain accurate recordsAbility to independently plan, organize, oversee, and follow through on taskAbility to handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexibleAbility to operate well in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to motivate and enable others to succeedAbility to pass a certification test for forkliftsAbility to communicate professionally and effectively with all constituents both verbally and in writingAbility to plan and delegate work assignmentsStrong interpersonal skillsSAFEGUARDING PRINCIPLES:Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment and selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility, thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Frequent use of personal computers, databases, and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Frequently ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladderOccasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.The employee must constantly lift (assisted and unassisted) and/or move up to 50 pounds 3-6 hours per day.Constantly stand and walk on hard surfaces throughout the day.Frequently positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.Compensation:The anticipated hiring range for this position is $27.80 to $29.00/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.