What is the role of a Logistics Specialist at Crescent Foods?

The Logistics Specialist position at Crescent Foods is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Supply Chain field.

Where is this Logistics Specialist job located?

Chicago, Illinois, 60632, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Logistics Specialist role?

Full-time or part-time position

How can I apply for the Logistics Specialist position at Crescent Foods?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Logistics Specialist at Crescent Foods

Logistics Specialist

ABOUT US

Friendly work environment, amazing clients, and great opportunity for professional growth! At Crescent Foods, we pride ourselves in being the first company to offer such a wide variety of Halal chicken and beef products in premium packaging to stores across the country. We pride ourselves in raising and processing the chickens and cattle in humane conditions, while ensuring that the entire farm-to- fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines. We believe we are answerable to our loyal customers, our vendors, and our employees, all of whom make us successful. We are dedicated to our mission to provide healthy meals to families across the nation. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun. Please visit our website www.crescentfoods.com to learn more about our organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role is responsible for dealing with the Shipping/Receiving Department, distribution and shipping functions for the Chicago Plant This includes all raw material receipts, material staging and movement, order selecting and fulfillment, loading, documentation and scheduling. Manage all receiving, warehousing and shipping staff, systems, and procedures. This position is responsible for inventory control and accuracy for all freezers and coolers. This position may require employees to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Receive and document inbound materials for production/inventory accuracy using designated receiving procedures
Assist with ensuring adequate staffing, direction, and discipline, as well as a safe work environment.
Assist with minimizing labor costs while providing timely service
Evaluate and adjust inventory levels.
Responsible for the proper slotting and rotation of raw materials/finished goods. Implement cycle counting and or physical inventories using inventory system reports and count sheets to ensure inventory accuracy
Inspect facility to assure adherence to safety and operating policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) using company policies and procedures.
Responsible for training new Warehouse employees to be cross trained in all warehouse functions (Example: Loading, Picking, Receiving)
Assure the efficient and correct order fulfillment and loading of Crescent route trucks, Boxed Beef orders, and Will-Call
Schedule the receiving and delivery of raw materials in a timely manner.
Compliance with all local, state, national and bio terrorism regulations as they pertain to foodstuffs.
Maintain formal and informal communications to respond to the needs of the business.
Make sure department functions as a team to constantly improve both cost efficiencies and warehouse GMP's.
Determining proper staffing levels based upon volume and interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
Assist with the appraisal of employee performance; employee morale, disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
In the absence of the Dock Supervisor the Warehouse/Logistics Manager will fill – in
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

Knowledge of state, local and federal food safety laws including SQF, USDA, GMP's, CCP, HACCP, SSOPs and SOPs, Food Defense and Food Safety Culture guidelines and regulations.
Time management, business acumen, collaboration, decision-making and always using ethical conduct
Proficient in standard business office software
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills Excellent oral and written communication skills • Fluency in written and verbal English
Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion Record of successfully collaborating with and influencing senior management and peers Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff
Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor
Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups
Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree preferred
5 to 7 years of warehouse /inventory management experience
1 - 3 years direct reports with supervisory experience

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a back-office and warehouse setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and logistics equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

It is Crescent Foods' policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person based on race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Logistics Specialist at Crescent Foods – Chicago, Illinois

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