Distribution Coordinator (2nd Shift) - $16.52 - $20.73 (DOE)

Location: Birmingham, AL

Exemption: Nonexempt

Shift: Second

OUR COMPANY:

Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of branded and custom food products that proudly helps food providers in the U.S., Canada and more than 60 other countries earn a special place on consumers’ tables. We do this by continually crafting custom dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients.

Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America. When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth, because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, as well as a full suite of benefits for eligible employees, including:

• $1,000 Sign on Bonus*
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Profit Sharing and 401k Matching
• Basic and Supplemental (AD&D) Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Coordinate the scheduling of carriers for timely, efficient and cost effective movement of Ventura customer and interbranch transfer shipments.

• Serves as the central point of contact for customers, carriers, plants, sales, management and customer service on issues regarding movement of Ventura freight.
• Reviews regularly Open Orders Report.
• Sets up master bills in AS-400 for customers pick-ups & UPS orders.
• Coordinate the scheduling of carriers with both inbound and outbound loads to ensure timely and efficient movement.
• Responsible for putting out a daily shipping and receiving schedule.
• Coordinates loading schedules with carriers to ensures timely delivery to the customer.
• Ensures that loads do not violate or exceed the weight standards.
• Coordinate the scheduling of inbound shipments.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Distribution Manager.
• Verify and compare distribution schedule with transportation schedule three times daily.

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2 years experience in traffic operations.

• Basic understanding of distribution operations.
• Skill in complex problem solving.
• Required communication skills:
  • Written (spelling, grammar, structure, clarity);
  • Oral (concise, clear, relevant, organized)
• Ability to utilize computer tools (spreadsheet, word processing, mainframe) with minimal additional training or guidance.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills, allowing the incumbent to function effectively in complex and rapidly evolving situations.
• Knowledge of Ventura Foods, LLC products, processes and systems as they relate to the transportation function.
• Must be able to identify and report any food safety and food security concerns.

Physical Demands:

Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task(s). Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Additional demands may be required.

Work Environment:

In addition to normal business hours, work schedules may include after hours and weekends as needed. May work outside and in adverse temperatures which include extreme hot, cold, and humidity. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by established Company Safety standards. May require work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet for prolonged periods of time.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.