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• Pay range: $22.00 to $24.00 depending on experience

We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator, who will partner with the Operations Manager in coordinating the rail movement of products in, out and around the container yard
Please read on for additional details.

• Prepare daily switch activity in a way that ensures safety, efficiency and meets the customer’s needs
• Monitor 3rd party rail activity happening onsite, such as Union Pacific rail movements
• Coordinate and track railcar inventories, car locations and movements within the container yard; as well as perform routine field inventory audits
• Communicate railcar movements to all interested parties such as rail crews, production units and Savage leadership by phone, radio and/or email
• Utilize and maintain the logistics system required to coordinate all inbound and outbound railcar traffic
• Confirm Way billing Status on all containers leaving the container yard.
• Certify in all areas of the operation (switch person, Reach Stacker operator, Laborer, Gate Clerk) and fill in as necessary
• Understand the unique needs in all areas of the container yard and see that you work to meet expectations
• Communicate with the Operations Manager on any operational problems or issues
• Make sure all team members have everything they need to be successful
• Ensure work performed by operators is in compliance with regulatory agencies, industry best practices and according to written procedure
• Coordinate with onsite personnel and outside vendors
• Take an active role in safety program including attendance to all safety meetings, adhere to procedures and ensure safe behaviors of self and coworkers
• Other duties as assigned
• Experience utilizing data management programs a must. Experience with the Union Pacific logistics system a big plus
• Ability to key in information efficiently and accurately
• Effectively interpret multiple streams of data and utilize it to advise Supervisors and Management on critical decisions
• Ability to schedule work and plan schedules to accommodate production
• A sound understanding or aptitude to learn the transloading of shipping containers
• Understands, or is willing and able to learn, safe railroad operations
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, reference checks, drug screen, motor-vehicle report and criminal background check
• Must be able to attend and pass all test associated with job related coursework. This includes, but it not limited to: OSHA, and FRA related courses
• Able to reliably fulfill a set 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Schedule (Monday – Friday).
• Work well with all team members at the facility
• Understands, or had the capacity to learn, railroad operations
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills, office organization and administration
• Can multitask and prioritize work assignments while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrates a sense of leadership and ownership for responsibilities, yet is teachable and willing to learn from manager and others
• Positive attitude; treats others with fairness and respect – expects the same in return
• Is honest in dealings with the company, employees and customers

Education/Experience

• Dispatching and/or logistics experience a plus
• Minimum two years’ experience in a customer service environment
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Work experience in an industrial environment
• For safety reasons, must be able to read, write and understand, and follow written and/or verbal instructions, in English

Physical Requirements

• Will balance time between an industrial outdoor and office environment
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions: wind, rain, snow, cold, heat, etc.
• Comfortable working from heights over 15 feet
• Able to pass a respirator fit test. May be asked to work under supplied air
• Able to crawl under rail cars and work in tight spaces
• Able to stand on their feet for long periods of time, up to 4-hours
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of times
• May be asked to travel long distances, on occasion, for additional training
• Willing to receive calls and make callouts during days and evenings

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