Logistics Coordinator - 1st Shift

Description

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms

At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a butter manufacturer — we’re a company built on purpose. For over 60 years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading food brands to create innovative, value-added butter products that bring flavor and quality to millions of tables. But our impact goes beyond what we make — our mission is simple: to Enrich Lives, inside and outside our walls.

Recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Butterball Farms is a place where people grow, ideas thrive, and collaboration drives excellence.

Here, we think like a team — working together to bring out the best in one another, celebrate progress, and keep raising the bar. As our business evolves, new people and ideas strengthen our foundation, helping us continue to deliver excellence.  

What We Offer

At Butterball® Farms, we believe our team members are our greatest investment — that’s why we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being, both at work and beyond.  

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement 
  • Build your career in an environment that encourages development, accountability, and internal promotion.
• High-Performance Culture 
  • Join a workplace where we challenge each other to grow, think differently, and deliver our best — every shift, every day.
• Inclusive & Supportive Environment 
  • We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Every voice matters.
• Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums 
  • Additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift roles.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 
  • Because rest and balance make us stronger.
• 401(k) with Company Match 
  • Invest in your future while you help us build ours.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuous Learning 
  • Grow your career with educational support.
• Community Connection
  • Access The Source for resources, financial counseling, and family services — supporting the whole you.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving employees in daily operations 
• Create and maintain bills of lading, packing lists, and pick tickets 
• Generate transfer orders for shipment 
• Schedule LTL orders and coordinate freight pickups and deliveries 
• Receive and process incoming materials accurately and timely 
• Coordinate shipments and deliveries with freight carriers 
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation 
• Work with Purchasing and Production to plan adequate storage space for incoming materials 
• Maintain organized files to ensure compliance with customer requirements and audit standards 
• Partner with the Dock Supervisor to address issues within the Shipping and Receiving department 
• Troubleshoot shipping issues and customer complaints, working toward effective resolution 
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed 
• Maintain and organize warehouse inventory 
• Support continuous improvement efforts within logistics and warehouse operations

Requirements

 Education / Certificates / Licenses / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics coordination preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Experience in creating shipping documentation (bills of lading, packing lists, pick tickets)
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with freight carriers
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn internal systems
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Willingness to assist with physical tasks related to shipping and receiving when needed

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis.

Essential Physical Requirements

(This role requires the following physical activities)

Continuous (67–100% of the time):

• Seeing
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Standing
• Repetitive hand motions

Frequent (33–66% of the time):

• Kneeling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Walking
• Driving
• Bending at the waist
• Twisting upper body

Occasional (Up to 33% of the time):

• Stooping
• Crouching
• Pushing
• Additional reaching

Physical Effort

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 lbs (sedentary)
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs (medium)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs (light)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 100 lbs (heavy) or more (very heavy)

Working Environment

This position is located in a production/processing environment, which may involve:

• Cold temperatures ranging from 45°F with occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Standing and working on concrete floors for extended periods
• Fast-paced, physically demanding tasks in a team-oriented setting
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).