Dairy Logistics and Scheduling Assistant
DHI Cooperative, Inc
Full-time
Remote
Job description
About DHI Cooperative, Inc.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy multitasking, we would love to hear from you.
Job Summary
In this role, you will coordinate delivery routes, manage shipping schedules, and track order progress from our production facility to customers’ doors. You’ll work closely with our dispatch team, drivers, and client service representatives to keep our deliveries on schedule while ensuring compliance with food safety and cold chain requirements.
Responsibilities
- Schedule daily and weekly deliveries to grocery stores, restaurants, and distribution partners.
- Communicate with drivers to confirm routes, delivery times, and refrigeration requirements.
- Adjust schedules quickly in response to production delays, equipment breakdowns, or weather conditions.
- Monitor shipment tracking systems to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.
- Maintain accurate delivery logs and temperature control records for compliance purposes.
- Coordinate with production to align output with delivery capacity.
- Provide timely updates to customers regarding delivery status.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; additional training in logistics or supply chain is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
- Ability to prioritize and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, or similar).
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and cold chain logistics preferred, but not required.
DHI Cooperative, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace, and our work environment is designed to help individuals to grow professionally while still maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote