What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at DLI?
Company overview
Deseret Laboratories, Inc. (DLI) is an industry leader in full-service custom manufacturing in the Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Over-the-Counter, and Homeopathic industry located in St. George, Utah.
DLI is an FDA-Registered, cGMP compliant facility. Our team of dedicated professionals works closely with customers to deliver on-time quality and value in every product. From research and development to granulation, tableting and packaging.
DLI is committed to manufacturing excellence and providing tailored solutions in the health and wellness sector.
Position Summary
The Logistics Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting facility logistics operations through carrier coordination, freight management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as a key resource for managing import/export activities and transportation processes to ensure efficient material flow as well as on-time delivery.
Additionally, this role provides direct administrative and operational support to the Warehouse Supervisor. By cross-training on daily departmental workflows. The Logistics Coordinator ensures seamless daily operations, allowing warehouse leadership to manage high-volume production schedules effectively.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the primary operational support for the Warehouse Supervisor, cross-training on daily warehouse management workflows to ensure continuous operations during peak periods.
- Safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment to load outbound finished goods onto trucks and unload inbound raw materials alongside the warehouse team.
- Transition smoothly between desk-based administrative logistics work and physical warehouse tasks.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support production and customer requirements.
- Maintain regular communication with domestic and international carriers, freight providers, and customs brokers to ensure service expectations are met.
- Support import and export activities, including carrier coordination and issue resolution.
- Assist customs brokers with shipment clearance issues and related documentation requirements.
- Review commercial invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Approve inbound and outbound freight invoices and perform monthly freight cost allocations.
- Provide support for delayed or at-risk shipments and drive timely resolution of transportation issues.
- Evaluate and approve transportation service levels based on business requirements and lead times.
- Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, standard operating procedures, and overall warehouse operational efficiency.
- Monitor logistics processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and operational needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or a related operational environment. Manufacturing environement preferred.
- Experience coordinating inbound and outbound freight movements.
- Experience working with domestic and international import/export carriers, supporting customs clearance activities, and managing transportation providers.
- Knowledge of warehousing, logistics operations, transportation processes, and supply chain principles.
- Basic understanding of import/export regulations, shipping documentation, and customs processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including basic math, accounting, working knowledge of the metric system, and Microsoft Office.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22