Logistics Officer - Fixed Term

Salary Range: Please note that the typical hiring range is $27.80 - $28.59 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.
 

The Logistics Officer contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by coordinating with Material Surplus Recovery Operations (MSRO) partners to receive and ship medical supplies at the Tigard Distribution Center. This position works closely with other Distribution Center (DC) staff to ensure safe receipt, kitting, consolidation and loading of received medical supplies for national and international distribution.  

Medical Teams International Calling:

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility through background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Distribution Center - Inbound and Outbound Donations

• Liaise with the Supply Chain and Volunteer Manager about efficient coordination of donor and partner shipments. 
• Collaborate with the Distribution Manager and the Supply Chain and Volunteer Manager to ensure the management and optimal flow of warehouse operations occurs in the most practicably efficient and safe manner.   
• Manage efficient storage of inventory within the warehouse to ensure items are available for kitting, consolidation, and shipment in a timely manner 
• Maintain accurate inventory of unprocessed and finished pallets, inputting information into the existing IMS systems to enable detailed and accurate reporting for audit purposes.   
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and organized warehouse work environment for staff and volunteers in conjunction with the Distribution Manager and Safety & Facilities Specialist to meet OSHA and other safety and workplace regulations. 
• Coordinate with the Facilities and Safety Specialist to train and oversee volunteers in their assigned positions : driver, equipment operator, pre-sort, palletizer, equipment repair, and other positions. 
• Responsible for managing waste management materials and recycling, including managing the corresponding business relationships and guiding volunteers to assist.  
• Coordinate the daily maintenance/scheduling of warehouse vehicles and equipment including liaising with the US Programs Fleet Specialist on sourcing suppliers for planned maintenance, servicing and spare parts. 
• Participate in cross-training to perform non-shipping and receiving functions. 
• In conjunction with the Distribution Manager, evaluate the need for and provide regular maintenance and repairs for DC machines, racking, and facility. 
• Responsible for tracking and ordering DC supplies with approved vendors. 
• Maintain volunteer satisfaction using adequate training, and demonstrating encouragement, appreciation, and acceptance; provide clear directions, encourage teamwork and build camaraderie amongst volunteers. 
• Help volunteers perform their tasks by regularly working side-by-side with them. 
• Facilitate the preparation of all loading and off-loading of medical health products for shipment, both international and domestic, in a safe and secure manner 
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOP) for program implementation and collaboration with external partners for roles the Logistics Officer performs.  
• Support MHP Program with the resell program. 
• Participate in Logistics, Medicine and Health Products, and other team meetings. 

MSRO Program Support 

• Support MSRO Program Manager with the hand carry program.  
• Assist MSRO Program Manager with biohazard disposal program.  
• Support the MSRO Program Manager in executing Medical Teams’ Medical Surplus Recovery.  

Other duties: 

• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and behavior expectations. 
• Utilize volunteers whenever possible.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS  

Required:   

• 4-year degree or equivalent Supply Chain or Warehousing experience. Experience will be substituted on a year-for-year basis  
• Valid driver license, with a clean driving record 

Preferred:   

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher education in supply chain or warehousing related subjects 
• Forklift, Scissor Lift certificate 

 EXPERIENCE  

Required: 

• Minimum 3 years’ warehouse experience, or equivalent 
• Minimum 3 years’ expediting and supply chain experience 
• Experience in developing and delivering training materials 
• Supervisory experience and ability to assess and assign tasks 

Preferred: 

• Experience in volunteer engagement, management, and training  
• Inventory reconciliation experience 
• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

Knowledge:   

• Expediting and supply chain knowledge including execution of bills of lading and shipping scheduling 
• Knowledge of medical material handling, shipment preparation and expediting, operating in warehouse environments and inventory management 

Skills: 

• Organizational skills including maintaining schedules and multiple tasks. 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook email and calendaring. 
• Intermediate skills with Internet, intranet, and Client Relations Management (CRM) software.  

Abilities:  

• Commitment to Medical Teams International’s Calling Statement and Values. 
• Detail oriented with an ability to maintain accurate records. 
• Ability to independently plan, organize, oversee, and follow through on tasks. 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible. 
• Ability to operate well in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Ability to motivate and enable others to succeed. 
• Ability to pass a certification test for forklifts. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all constituents both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to plan and delegate work assignments 
• Strong interpersonal skills 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS  

Physical 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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent use of personal computers, databases, and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers. 
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer. 
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself. 
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Frequently ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder 
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc. 
• The employee must constantly lift (assisted and unassisted) and/or move up to 50 pounds 3-6 hours per day. 
• Constantly stand and walk on hard surfaces throughout the day. 
• Frequently positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy. 
• The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions. 

Benefits:

The following information outlines typical benefits available for U.S. based fixed-term employees, working 30 hours or more per week. Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.  

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Flexible work schedule options 
• Life insurance & AD&D 
• Generous vacation time, sick leave, and up to 12 paid holidays per year 
• 401k retirement plan 
• Employee Assistance Plan 

For a full description of our benefits, you can learn more here.