Logistics Coordinator
Looking for Logistics Experience
Kroeker Farms is one of Canada’s leading producers and suppliers of conventional and organic table potatoes. We take pride in our progressive approach to land stewardship, innovation, and quality. Our success is due to our passionate, driven People who work toward a common goal: to produce the highest quality potatoes in North America.
Healthy Food. Healthy World. is our vision. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, deliver on their commitments, are collaborative team players, and are always in search of a better way.
We are currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator who can support our packing operations and assist with providing our customers with an industry-leading shipping experience.
In This Position You’ll Have the Opportunity to Do What You Do Best:
- Send and respond to emails from carriers and customers
- Confirm outgoing loads with the Planning department
- Hire carriers for outgoing loads
- Hire carriers for loads shipping from other growers
- Create rate confirmations and send them out for signature
- Note order revisions
- Reimburse lumper fees and other fees
- Investigate loads on hold with U.S. Customs
- Manage orders from the Potato Store
- Arrange transportation for purchased product/ record in spreadsheets
- Record waiting fees, late/missed deliveries, late pickups, rejected loads, trailer breakdowns for continuous improvement
- Hire carriers for local packaging loads and USA packaging loads
- Arrange transportation and prepare customs paperwork for any miscellaneous loads
- Arrange transportation for Freight Services program
We’re Looking For:
• 3+ years experience in a similar role – experience with customs, brokerage and dispatch is an asset
• An optimistic person who sees solutions and improvement opportunities in every situation.
• A self-motivated, service-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative.
• Someone who is detail-oriented and well organized.
• Demonstrable computer skills (MS Office).
• A clear and proactive communicator.
• Strong planning skills.
This is a re-occurring seasonal position.
We are a family/employee-owned business – our people are our greatest investment and strength. We offer a competitive wage & benefits package, group RRSP, and a profit-sharing plan.
If you’re interested in a rewarding career with a progressive company, please submit your resume to careers@kroekers.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.