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Distribution Coordinator

Location : Birmingham, AL, US, 35201

Employment Type : Hourly Shift : First Work Arrangement : Onsite

Position Summary :

Coordinate the scheduling of carriers for timely, efficient and cost effective movement of Ventura customer and interbranch transfer shipments.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serves as the central point of contact for customers, carriers, plants, sales, management and customer service on issues regarding movement of Ventura freight.
• Reviews regularly Open Orders Report.
• Sets up master bills in AS-400 for customers pick-ups & UPS orders.
• Coordinate the scheduling of carriers with both inbound and outbound loads to ensure timely and efficient movement.
• Responsible for putting out a daily shipping and receiving schedule.
• Coordinates loading schedules with carriers to ensures timely delivery to the customer.
• Ensures that loads do not violate or exceed the weight standards.
• Coordinate the scheduling of inbound shipments.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Distribution Manager.
• Verify and compare distribution schedule with transportation schedule three times daily.

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Why Join Us :

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits :

Physical Demands : All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum : intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and / or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements. Work Environment : Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and / or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to :

Diversity & Inclusion : Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.