Thunder Seed Logistics Coordinator - Now Hiring
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$46 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Hawley, MN Hawley, Minnesota open_in_new |
About this job
Job Summary
We are seeking an organized Logistics Coordinator to manage the daily operations of our company’s supply chain, ensuring the efficient, timely, and cost-effective movement of our products (bulk, mini-bulk, and packaged) from origin to destination. The Logistics Coordinator acts as the central point of contact between suppliers, carriers, warehouse teams, and customers.
Core Responsibilities
Seasonal Shipping Coordination: Schedule daily inbound and outbound shipments with carriers. Manage tight spring and fall shipping windows to deliver high volume seed supplies before planting season begins.
Agricultural Compliance: Prepare and verify any necessary certificates, seed analysis, and seed tags.
Inventory & Lot Tracking: Coordinate with warehouse teams to track seed lots, analysis dates, and treatment variations. Track warehouse stock levels and reconcile any shipment discrepancies with operations team.
Route & Load Optimization: Plan optimal transportation routes to reduce transit times and shipping costs. Plan multi-stop delivery routes to maximize trailer space.
Documentation Management: Prepare and verify critical paperwork like bills of lading, customs forms, and packing lists.
Position Requirements
Education: High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or Agronomy is highly preferred.
Industry Experience: 2+ years in logistics preferred, with specific experience handling agricultural commodities, seeds, or perishable goods.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with logistics and inventory software, spreadsheets, and email.
Key Skills: Exceptional time-management skills to handle high-stress seasonal spikes and sudden weather-related and/or mechanical-related route disruptions.
Physical Requirements
Manual Lifting: Ability to regularly and independently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds (such as standard seed bags, boxes, and jugs).
Team Lifting: Ability to assist in team lifts for bulk items exceeding 50 pounds.
Physical Stamina: Capability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and crouch for extended periods on a concrete warehouse floor.
Equipment Operation: Ability to be certified to operate specialized warehouse equipment, including: Forklifts, Electric and manual pallet jacks, Hand trucks
Environmental Tolerance: Comfort working in a warehouse environment as well as an office.
Please Email Resume and Cover Letter to m by September 1, 2026.
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