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Responsible for the effective coordination for receiving materials (feed, ingredients, shavings, etc.), maintaining accurate inventories, and delivering products to various company locations including farms, feed mills, and processing facilities. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today! Key Responsibilities Ensures successful inbound and outbound flow of goods, including routing trucks for most efficient delivery. Maintains a computer inventory of incoming and outgoing products on a daily basis. Reviews production schedules and current inventory reports to plan procurement needs. Coordinates receiving and deliveries, reprioritizing as needed. Communicates locations, routes, schedules, etc. with relevant parties (i.e., leaders, growers, vendors, service techs, drivers). Urgently responds to business needs and resolves operational and delivery conflicts as they arise. Ensures accurate and timely deliveries of products to and from field locations. Uses computerized tools and reports to monitor and optimize efficiency and accuracy of fleet operations. Enters tickets into online system for processing and payments. Creates and maintains various reports on inventories and metrics for production, quality, timeliness, maintenance, discrepancies, etc. Coordinates fleet maintenance with shop and delivery schedules. Assists with new driver on-boarding, training, and remedial training. Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience) 3+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Butterball Core Competencies Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies: Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs. Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity. Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead. Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen. Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience working with computerized inventory tracking Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills Solid critical thinking and problem solving skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to coach, train, and support peers Ability to handle conflict appropriately Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associate's degree in transportation, logistics, or management Working knowledge of DOT regulations and scheduling of internal fleet equipment Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions & Travel Requirements Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The noise level of the environment is usually moderate. Occasional travel may be required. Disclaimer We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr