Feed Logistics Specialist - Night Shift

Location: Algona

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** Apply Now!**## Your Opportunity The Feed Logistics Specialist utilizes dispatching, routing tool and efficient telephone skills to provide excellent customer service and delivery of feed to customers.  Loads feed trailers and coordinates logistics for appropriate feed delivery to customers.  Point of contact with toll mill process.  Communicates and collaborates with transportation maintenance to schedule vehicle maintenance and cleaning.## Core Responsibilities
* Communicate with mill staff to make the necessary adjustments for their growers and sites
* Complete Feed Loading process computer program and written paperwork daily
* Review sequencing documentation
* Maintain drivers’ work alone policy documentation
* Generate master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping schedule
* Study changing traffic situations and schedules for efficient feed distribution at the (feed and toll) mills
* Determine number of vehicles and loads to be hauled, assigns vehicle operators to loads
* Utilize ABC scheduling method to review, consolidate, approve, and submit driver sheet
* Prepare and communicate schedules indicating times of arrival and departure of vehicles during assigned shift
* Establish emergency and regular routes according to weather and/or other hazards, is conscious of road restrictions and routing trucks accordingly
* Prepare drafts of future schedules, maximize efficiencies of revised schedules
* Troubleshoot and expedite operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
* Assign loads to maximize availability of trucks/trailers needing service/wash; ensure drivers are aware of maintenance/wash schedules
* Coordinate and communicate daily recovery schedule
* Transaction processing of pickup and recovery
* Monitor and respond to feed error reports
* Monitor orders and coordinate with recovery schedule
* Complete feed inventory analysis daily; work in conjunction with batching operator
* Maintain housekeeping of load out and scale areas per OSHA standards
* Schedule coordination with other Logistics Specialists
* Sample feed as required per schedule
* Follow Company and OSHA safety standards
* Responsible for following all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes
* Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor
* Follows Standard Operating Procedures/instructions in the performance of any and all areas for which he/she is responsible
* Ensure all daily paperwork is completed accurately and legibly
* Will be responsible for understanding and complying with company EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties
* Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site
* The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.*## Qualifications
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
** High school diploma or GED, required.
* Current Driver’s License and acceptable driving record to drive company vehicle
* Knowledge of computers and ability to learn and effectively use the computer programs associated with this position
* Ability to acquire Powered Industrial Vehicle license - Excellent communication and customer service…