Logistics Coordinator at Koch in United States

Job description

• Koch Fertilizer is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our Operations team in Wever, Iowa. In this role, you will support the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of product through our storage and loading operations. Acting as a key link between drivers, logistics systems, and site operations, you will help ensure shipping activities run smoothly while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• The Logistics Coordinator works a rotating 12-hour day shift schedule (4 days on, 5 days off, 5 days on, etc). This role will occasionally help cover team members who are on leave or vacation and may include a combination of day and night shifts. This position will also respond to callouts and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support shipping and loading operations by providing administrative, logistical, and operational support to ensure products are loaded and shipped safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for drivers, carriers, and internal stakeholders by providing professional customer service and timely communication.
• Assist the Shipping Supervisor with projects and initiatives that support operational improvements and business objectives.
• Manage and maintain electronic and manual filing systems, operational records, and shipping documentation to support compliance and efficient business operations.
• Monitor terminal and loading activities, maintain orders, and process operational data using company logistics and terminal management systems.
• Identify operational issues, assist with root cause analysis, and collaborate with team members to implement effective solutions and process improvements.
• Support driver check-in activities by maintaining driver and trailer records, processing carrier information, and ensuring required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain shipping documents, including bills of lading, inspection reports, loading check sheets, and other transportation records.
• Promote a culture of safety by following established safety procedures and supporting safe, efficient loading and storage activities.

Requirements

• Experience performing administrative support activities such as data entry, recordkeeping, document management, and report preparation.
• Willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the role:
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear industrial chemical plant uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Customer service experience
• Experience supporting shipping, logistics, terminal, storage, or loading operations.
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing, agricultural, chemical, or fertilizer environment.
• Knowledge of transportation, environmental, or regulatory compliance requirements related to shipping and loading activities.
• Experience using logistics, transportation, or terminal management systems.

Skills

Required

• Administrative support
• Data entry
• Recordkeeping
• Document management
• Report preparation

Preferred

• Customer service

Benefits

• Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
• Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.