Mears Fertilizer Inc Hiring for Logistics Coordinator Job at El Dorado, KS Full Time

Serving Customers For Over 50 Years

Mears Fertilizer Inc. was founded in 1966 by Galen Mears in El Dorado, Kansas, and it has been a family-owned business ever since. Our company has continued to expand over the years. We’ve been modifying our products and services to meet the progressive needs of our customers nationwide. We strive to provide focused, personal attention to each and every one of our distributors and dealers. At Mears, we deliver the highest-quality products in order to maintain the industry’s most exacting quality control standards.

The equipment used by Mears for our on-site production of 10-34-00 liquid phosphate is designed, built and maintained in-house by our professionals. Over the last 50 years, our customer base has expanded to locations in multiple states with production of 100’s of thousands of tons each year. Mears continues to grow, adapt and pioneer in the 21st century. We look forward to future innovations and discovering new ways to meet the unique requests from our clients!

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

The Logistics Coordinator facilitates the supply chain operations of our company by ensuring that daily pick-up and delivery of freight is handled in the most efficient manner possible while maintaining good driver and customer service relations. This position is a front-line representative for the company and will consistently provide the highest level of service to our customers and carriers while meeting Department and Company goals.

We are looking for a team member who:

• Has at least 2 years experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Is a detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage multiple processes.
• Possesses knowledge of laws and regulations that govern transportation of goods.

JOB DUTIES

• Communicate with suppliers, retailers, customers etc. to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ensure that company products are picked up and delivered in a timely manner at a cost that will provide profits for the department.
• Use real-time transportation software to post loads and search for back-haul loads for Company drivers.
• Schedule and dispatch drivers according to delivery schedules provided by the Customer Service and Inventory staff.
• Track and trace all deliveries and resolve service issues and failures.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and carriers, constantly seeking new reliable carriers.
• Review logistical functions and identify areas for improvement; propose strategies to minimize the cost or time required to transport goods.
• The examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Knowledge of laws, regulations and ISO requirements.

2. Ability to track multiple processes and work with little supervision.

3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to demonstrate appropriate phone and email etiquette with a variety of customers, carriers and internal co-workers.

4. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to listen proactively to prevent and resolve service failures.

5. Ability to calmly and effectively handle high stress situations.

6. Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment with frequent distractions while maintaining a positive attitude.

7. Strong functional computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office software.

8. Capability to think ahead as to consequences of contemplated actions.

9. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.

10. Light lifting required to move records, files and supplies of approximately 10-15lbs.

11. Maintain regular attendance.

Interested individuals should submit an application and may visit the Office located at 629 N. Industrial Road in El Dorado for an interview. On-the-spot interview hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting pay will be determined based on prior experience and qualifications
• Company-paid medical coverage after 60 days of employment for employees (spouse, child or family coverage is available at group rates)
• Pay increases quarterly in first year (based on performance), annually after first year
• Paid Time Off accrues from first day of employment up to 2 1/2 weeks per year for first 2 years
• Vision, Dental, Life, ID and Legal Protection, STD/LTD available at affordable group rates (eligible after 60 days)
• 401(k) eligible after 12 months of employment (pre-tax and Roth); company match of 100% of contributions up to 3%, plus 50% of contributions on next 2%; profit-sharing contributions annually (discretionary)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Mears Fertilizer, Inc. has a weekly COVID testing requirement for all employees. New employees must provide proof of a negative test result taken with in 48 hours of starting. The company provides weekly on-site rapid testing that meets the requirements.

Experience:

• Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location