[Hiring] Logistics Officer @MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL

Role Description

The Logistics Officer - Operations contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by supporting the Medical Health Products (MHP) team to receive and ship medical supplies at the Tigard, Oregon Distribution Center (DC) by having safe and smooth warehousing operations. This position works closely with other Distribution Center staff and volunteers to ensure safe receipt, kitting, consolidation, and loading of received medical supplies for national and international distribution and ensuring all equipment and assets are safe, well maintained, and able to be used effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate and manage warehouse fleet (box truck, van, forklift) and related equipment, including driver compliance, training, and scheduling.
• Evaluate and arrange maintenance and repairs for DC machines, racking, and facility in collaboration with the MHP Team.
• Train and supervise volunteers in assigned roles such as driver, equipment operator, pre-sort, palletizer, and equipment repair.
• Act as warehouse floor lead for volunteers and promote cross-training for staff and volunteers.
• Motivate and guide volunteers to support task completion and engagement.
• Monitor vehicle and fuel usage for all Medicine and Health Products (MHP) vehicles and equipment.
• Schedule donor pickups (local I-5 donors) and manage receiving of Providence shipments.
• Support waste management and recycling processes, including managing vendor relationships and guiding volunteers.
• Track and order Distribution Center (DC) supplies from approved vendors.
• Collaborate with other MHP staff to ensure optimal and safe warehouse operation, including monitoring and removing trip hazards, clean and tidy work areas, including safe sharps and trash management.
• Contribute to, implement, and maintain SOP’s and process maps for MHP work areas to clearly define procedures.
• Participate in cross-training for non-shipping and receiving functions.
• Participate in Logistics, Medicine and Health Products, and other team meetings.
• Execute procure-to-pay processes for warehouse supplies and equipment to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing.
• Reconcile and maintain electronic and paper-based warehouse inventory records.

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.
• Utilize volunteers whenever possible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent Supply Chain or Warehousing experience. Professional experience in a relevant field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher education in supply chain or warehousing related subjects (preferred).
• Valid driver license, with a clean driving record (required).
• Forklift, Scissor Lift certificate (preferred).

Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Organizational skills including maintaining schedules and multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Intermediate skills with Internet, intranet, and Client Relations Management (CRM) software.
• Commitment to Medical Teams International’s Calling Statement and Values.
• Ability to foster volunteer satisfaction through training, clear communication, and team building.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to successfully clear a driving record check as part of the pre-employment screening process.
• 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.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• 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.

Compensation

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $27.80 to $29.00/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.