Poultry Logistics Coordinator

CWT Farms; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Trucking Coordinator to plan and coordinate the daily delivery of day-old chicks to customer farms. You will partner with hatchery, sales, customer service, and live production teams to ensure on-time deliveries while upholding biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities include routing, dispatcher coordination, order verification, progress monitoring, and issue resolution to maintain high service levels and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Business, or related field preferred.
• Two+ years experience in transportation coordination, dispatching, logistics, customer service, or agricultural operations preferred.
• Experience in poultry, hatchery, livestock, or agricultural transportation preferred.
• Knowledge of routing, dispatching, scheduling practices.
• DOT regulations familiarity preferred.
• Class A CDL license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule the daily delivery of day-old chicks to customers according to hatch schedules and customer requirements.
• Develop efficient delivery routes to maximize transportation efficiency while minimizing chick transit time.
• Dispatch company drivers.
• Communicate delivery schedules, estimated arrival times, and schedule changes to customers, drivers, and internal departments.
• Verify delivery orders for accuracy, including chick quantities, breeds, destinations, and special customer requirements.
• Monitor delivery progress and respond promptly to transportation delays, weather events, equipment issues, or other disruptions.
• Coordinate with hatchery production personnel to align delivery schedules with chick availability.
• Ensure transportation activities comply with biosecurity protocols, animal welfare standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate truck sanitation and cleaning schedules to maintain biosecurity standards between deliveries.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, delivery documentation, mileage logs, and shipping reports.
• Collaborate with fleet maintenance to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs, minimizing vehicle downtime.
• Assist with customer issue resolution related to delivery timing, logistics, or transportation concerns.
• Analyze transportation performance and recommend process improvements to enhance service, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Participate in emergency planning and contingency scheduling during weather events or production interruptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational and time mgmt

Strong communication & customer svc

Ability to prioritize deliveries

Problem-solving & decision-making

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Logistics/ related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Transportation/Dispatch software

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Trucking Coordinator to plan and coordinate the daily delivery of day-old chicks to customer farms. You will partner with hatchery, sales, customer service, and live production teams to ensure on-time deliveries while upholding biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities include routing, dispatcher coordination, order verification, progress monitoring, and issue resolution to maintain high service levels and cost efficiency.