Logistics Associate

Logistics Associate

Reports To: Logistics Manager

Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt

Hourly Range: $22.00 $26.00 per hour

Hours of Operation: 40 hours/week, Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM (with some variation possible). May need to be available on weekends.

Location: Inland Empire

Are you passionate about giving back to your community and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people?

Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,250 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and attention to detail must be strengths this individual possesses. The candidate must be comfortable presenting and speaking in front of staff and peers during in-person training, and proficient in generating weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual written reports and/or creating visual diagrams using software.

The Logistics Associate will report directly to the Logistics Manager and will be responsible for the purchasing and distribution of equipment and materials for Woodcraft Rangers' Inland Empire (IE) locations and regional sites, serving program sites efficiently and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Perform duties according to Woodcraft Rangers protocols and established safety procedures.
• Assist with logistics, including receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Efficiently maintain warehouse and storage spaces.
• Regularly use equipment and tools that aid in moving equipment and supplies.
• Thoroughly inspect merchandise for damages and contact suppliers to resolve shipment and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment/assets in internal inventory system and reportable district systems.
• Routinely perform asset and equipment checks at all WR locations.
• Conduct inventory counts as required by internal and external sources.
• Purchase approved materials for all WR locations and programs.
• Develop relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing, ensure quality, and resolve concerns.
• Manage and reconcile monthly credit card purchases.
• Regularly drive to receive and distribute equipment and supplies across Inland Empire program locations and to other WR regional sites as needed.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of Woodcraft Rangers vehicles and equipment, including gas, repairs, and maintenance for all WR-related usage.
• In collaboration with the Logistics Team, develop and revise department policies and procedures and assist in the training of all WR staff on department policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with other departments, ensure System Department protocols for loss prevention are followed at HQ and field locations.
• Assist with special events, including delivery of equipment, set-up/breakdown, etc.
• Prepare and present reports and/or findings on a regular basis (e.g., asset reports, quarterly inventory reports).
• Provide Level 1 technical support to staff to identify and resolve both software and hardware issues.
• Document support requests and resolutions via ticketing system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills: Required

• Ability to travel to various regions with Woodcraft Rangers programs to support or deliver equipment, across Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County (Inland Empire).
• Must be able to lift between 3050 lbs.
• Must have a Class C driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based systems.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Asset Management platforms, e-commerce platforms (Shopify), and/or Financial Systems such as Sage.
• Troubleshooting both software and hardware.
• Experience in inventory, purchasing, warehousing, and/or distribution.
• Set up and troubleshoot standard A/V equipment (speakers, mics, projectors)

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing is required during working hours.
• The ability to travel across the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) and Greater Los Angeles area, using a car, is necessary several times a month.
• Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to computer monitors during work.
• The typical noise level of a standard work environment.
• Working in both air and non-air conditioning environments.
• Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.
• Camera must be on when taking remote meetings.

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.