Join the team at MacDonald and Owen Lumber Co., a fast-paced, growing lumber company. We specialize in manufacturing kiln-dried lumber. Our company is centered on our core values. We are family oriented and have a desire to promote from within. We value honor, commitment, command, drive, change, and a servant-hearted attitude. We want our employees to thrive in business and in life! Learn more about us at https://macdonaldandowen.com/careers/

Position Summary: The Logistics Specialist Position will manage domestic and export sales shipments from one of our lumber facilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review customer and sales order entries for accurate customer, inspection info, and shipping details
• Manage domestic and international logistics for one of our facilities
• Request and file freight rates for various lanes
• Secure and effectively communicate booking details to shipping partners
• Provide timely, clear and effective communication with sales, sales agents, customers, vendors, forwarders, truckers and freight forwarders
• Attend weekly one on one
• Prepare and execute annual BMSB re-certification process for M&O facilities
• Complete and submit BMSB information on required cadence during BMSB season
• Prepare for and participate in Order Status meetings
• Serve as back up to logistics for our other facilities
• Understand, prepare, review, file and maintain export documentation related to shipments, destinations and US compliance law
• Navigate steamship line website/portals to secure bookings and upload shipping instructions
• Navigate USDA website and US Export and Border Patrol website to create export documentation
• Understand, prepare and release final documentation to customers or banks based on payment terms
• Assist with additional needs as requested.

Language Standards:

• Must speak, understand, and write fluently in English

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year of customer service, logistics, or related experience
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to work under pressure to meet multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• A valid driver’s license

Benefits:

• Competitive wage and opportunities for growth
• Monthly bonus eligibility at 90 days
• High visibility clothing and safety footwear reimbursement at 90 days
• Preventative medical care plan for employee and dependents
• Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short Term Disability (company paid at 6 months of employment)
• 401k
• 401k 5% match at 6 months of employment
• Additional Life insurance coverage for employees and dependents
• Long Term disability coverage
• Accident, Critical Care, & Cancer Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral program bonuses

Pay is $57,500 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Customer Service/Logistics: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• West Salem, WI 54669: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person