Outbound Logistics Coordinator

SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for mapping and routing delivery of loads of food products for day-to-day workflow. This position will be responsible for communicating and collaborating with warehouse and transportation departments efficiently and effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build outbound delivery routes in coordination with other departments.


• Communicate daily outbound routing and scheduling with colleagues and customers.


• Prepare documentation for routes, stickers, and other required materials.


• Map products to fit trailer/route specifications and complete load map paperwork for warehouse.


• Identifies opportunities to foster continuous improvement proposes to department, leadership & company for implementation.


• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.


• Adheres to policies and practices as determined by Upper Lakes Foods.


• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.


• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.


• Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• 1-3 years' experience in logistics, transportation, or customer service

Skills

• Understanding of the relationship between cube size, stops, and weight restrictions for loading and unloading.


• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills.


• Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or transportation management.


• Knowledge of DOT standards for loads, weights, and requirements.


• Knowledge of warehouse order picking, loading, and palletizing.


• Knowledge of RoadNet and Target™ ERP Systems.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment with desks, chairs, computer equipment/monitors, overhead shelves & filing cabinets, and telephone interactions.


• Sitting or standing at workstation 85% of the time; standing or walking away from workstation 15% of time.


• May include occasionally walking through noisy warehouse environment.


• Infrequent travel <10% of time.


• Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT UPPER LAKES FOODS

Upper Lakes Foods is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier, and community we serve by bringing the best, the best products, best people, and best ideas.

"We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin."

Final candidates are required to successfully complete a background check, pre-employment lift evaluations (if applicable) and pre-employment drug screening prior to their employment start date.
All offers of employment are conditional and contingent upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory results from a comprehensive background investigation and a negative result on a pre-employment lift evaluation and drug screen.
Failure to successfully complete either requirement may result in withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal, state, and local law.