The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.
We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator III to coordinate the day-to-day logistics activities for all transactions related to the movement of finished goods through the Company’s distribution system; to coordinate payment, collections, and cost containment activities within the logistics function; to coordinate and maintain off-site pool dunnage activities to assure adherence to policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Supports a variety of logistical functions, including sourcing, receiving, purchasing, and dispatching. This role will be located at our cooperate headquarters in Vancouver, WA.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and dispatch truck and rail freight across production and offsite locations, ensuring timely and efficient transportation.
- Manage freight rates, contracts, and carrier negotiations, including obtaining competitive quotes and maintaining accurate freight system data.
- Oversee freight claims, payables, and recovery, including auditing freight invoices, processing claims, negotiating settlements, and tracking recoveries.
- Monitor transportation performance and compliance, including on-time shipping, railcar capacity/utilization, carrier performance, USDA requirements, and transportation agreements.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to resolve transportation issues, maintain strong carrier relationships, and ensure customer and delivery commitments are met.
Requirements:
- Associates degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, Business Management, or related field; Bachelor degree preferred, with 1-2 years in a lead role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of transportation, logistics, supply chain administration, and contract administration, including the ability to enforce contractual obligations and ensure compliance.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, process timely and accurate transactions and documentation, and handle expedited freight in a cost-effective manner.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict management, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities, along with knowledge of standard office administration procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrated sound judgment, attention to detail, and discretion, including the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and make independent decisions effectively.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
- 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Numerous Voluntary insurance products available including Pet and Auto
- Free parking
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of transportation, logistics, supply chain administration, and contract administration
- Ability to enforce contractual obligations and ensure compliance
- Strong administrative, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and process timely, accurate transactions and documentation
- Ability to handle expedited freight cost-effectively
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict management, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in stressful situations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Knowledge of standard office administration procedures and protocols
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and discretion
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and make independent decisions
What We Do
The Neil Jones Food Company is a US food processor producing the finest quality conventional and organic California tomatoes, custom sauce blends, Pacific Northwest pears, cherries, plums, cranberry sauces and juice concentrates. We are a privately owned, family-run corporation based in Vancouver, WA, comprised of three processing facilities, all of which operate on the tradition of excellence and high quality standards. Northwest Packing Company is located alongside our Corporate office in Vancouver, WA. Here we process a wide variety of canned fruit, tomatoes, and fruit juice concentrates. Our San Benito Foods cannery in Hollister, CA produces fresh-packed, California tomato products, sourced from the very best San Joaquin valley & Santa Clara valley farms. As a foodservice supplier, we fresh-pack our California tomatoes in #10 cans. Tomatek, located in Firebaugh, CA, is our state-of-the-art production facility that produces fresh-packed, California tomato products in #10 equivalent hot fill pouches and industrial bins and drums. We are an important supplier to the retail, foodservice and industrial segments of the food industry, exporting globally. In addition to shipping directly from our processing facilities, we replenish over 18 forwarding warehouses across North America to enhance service to our customer base. Product packaging includes cans in all key sizes, 55 gallon drums, pails, 300 gallon bins, and various hot fill pouches. We are under continuous USDA inspection, are Kosher & Halal certified, hold CCOF & USDA Organic and Food Alliance certifications, and are EDI capable. Our company has a culture that is open, respectful and professional. We are resilient and focused. We are diverse and down-to-earth. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Employer, and we participate in E-Verify.
