Distribution Coordinator

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Company Description: Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family-owned marketer and manufacturer of science based 100% natural pet food for dogs and cats. Instinct® is the Raw Brand, with a mission to get more raw nutrition into every bowl of dogs and cats, for proven healthier and happier long lives. Our company mission is to Empower people to transform the lives of pets. We are committed to hiring and developing a team of passionate, performance-oriented professionals who live by our 4 values of championing raw, empowered to make a difference, collaborating as one team, and striving for excellence through continuous learning and improvement. Our home office is located in St. Louis, Missouri with our Center of Excellence Raw Food kitchens in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Instinct® is part of the family-owned group, Agrolimen, who owns leading petfood and human food businesses in the US, China, Europe, and Africa.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for leading the day to day activities of coordinating storage and shipment of Instinct manufactured products and ingredients. This includes managing the creation and loading of full trucks to ship to 3PL in Elwood, KS. Additionally, will support raw material flow coming from inbound trucks. Inventory accuracy and efficient management of outbound finished goods and inbound raw materials are key components of this role.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Build full truckloads to ship to 3PL, including accurate data entry for inventory transactions
• Load and ship trailers as well as unload and receive trailers as needed
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure accurate product temperatures
• Assist in completion of continuous improvement ideas including submission, planning, follow through
• Notify Warehouse Manager and Quality Assurance of any quality issues
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks
• Monitor and maintain continuous inventory accuracy through physical counts
• Communicate with various co-workers and outside companies via phone, email, and in person
• Relocate trailers to and from dock doors as needed
• Maintain general housekeeping of warehouse
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to meet the needs of the business
• Must be able to work flexible hours between 2 shifts as needed
• Must be available to work Saturdays when needed
• Must be available to adapt to change and mobilize to achieve company goals and objectives
• Strong safety focus
• Develop relationships through the team
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to execute in a timely manner

Preferred Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalency
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Experience in driving a forklift
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to drive lift truck and maintain lift truck operator’s license
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs
• Frequent squatting, kneeling, stooping, and bending

Travel Requirements: Travel between RPC and Dry Warehouse as needed

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation package includes health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short and long-term disability, paid time off, Purpose Days off for company partner volunteer opportunities, and 401k with company match

Our Instinct is to CHAMPION Diversity

At Instinct, we are as passionate about our people as we are about the pets we call family. We are committed to inclusion, empowerment, and respect. We believe that just like our pets, what sets us apart unleashes our greatest strengths. We thrive on the ability to not only empower people to transform the lives of pets through raw nutrition, but also to empower each other to inspire a culture that celebrates our differences. Our unique approach to pet food is what makes us who we are as a company, and our individual identities are what makes us a successful, innovative, authentic team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person