Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator - Appalachia

JOB OVERVIEW

Are you skilled in managing systems and inventory, coordinating shipments, and fine-tuning logistics? Footprint Project is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator to join our small, growing team. This position will maintain our Mars Hill warehouse, oversee our renewable energy fleet, coordinate logistics and procurement, and track our assets across the domestic U.S, with a special focus on the Appalachia regional hub. If you thrive in a start-up environment, are passionate about clean energy and sustainable disaster response, and have relevant experience - especially in a warehouse or with fleet management - or transferrable skills, we’d love to meet you!

ABOUT US

Footprint Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disaster service organization headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. We develop and deploy sustainable response technologies to community resilience centers after climate disasters in the U.S. Footprint Project works across the disaster management cycle to expand frontline access to mobile microgrids and reduce fossil fuel use. Visit www.footprintproject.org to learn more.

JOB DETAILS

• Location: On-site at our warehouse in Mars Hill, NC
• Workplace Policy: This position is 100% on-site.
• Job Type: Full-time exempt.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday within the hours of 8am to 6pm local time for a total of 40 hours/week. During the Atlantic hurricane season (6/1-11/30), employees may be asked to work outside of their normal hours. Time can be flexed after responding to disasters.
• Travel: ~15%. Includes some overnight trips and local site visits in the Asheville area.
• Compensation: Starting at $50,000 / year
• Benefits: Eligible employees receive the following:
  • Monthly stipends for healthcare, mental health, and technology
  • 31 days per calendar year for vacations and holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave for the death humans and pets, pregnancy loss, failed adoption, and failed fertility treatment
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Unpaid Family and Medical Leave
  • Professional development financial assistance
  • Career growth opportunities within a small, lean nonprofit organization

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Objectives:

• Lead Appalachia team members in maintaining an accurate and working inventory of sustainable response technologies
• Lead the Appalachia hub in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized warehouse
• Lead the Appalachia hub in retrieving technology assets

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Manage the Appalachia Hub’s fleet inventory, quality assurance, and logistics
• Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of renewable energy assets at our Mars Hill warehouse
• Stay on top of facilities management: trash removal, restocking water, cleaning, and tidying
• Support the New Orleans-based Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator in managing assets across the domestic U.S.
• Inspect, maintain, and manage warehouse equipment, vehicles, and trailers
• Liaise with vendors and manage inbound and outbound shipments
• Keep detailed records of warehouse activities, provide status updates, and follow up on pending shipments or other initiatives
• Oversee general warehouse maintenance, compliance, and operations
• Ensure safe use of warehouse space and equipment and safety of staff and any visitors

Preferred Initiatives:

• Develop operational procedures and policies for improved tracking, receiving, and distributing of goods, and leverage volunteers to assist in these initiatives
• Support the New Orleans-based Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator in implementing and training staff on effective, safe warehouse operations
• Analyze logistics data to increase productivity and aid in loss prevention
• Implement and oversee security operations for the Appalachia Hub

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment and demonstrated knowledge of warehouse operations, fleet management, and/or logistics and inventory management
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly
• Basic Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Basic math and computer skills
• Skilled in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and excellent communicator
• Willing and able to take direction from a supervisor
• An interest in "building back greener" after climate disasters
• High school diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and comfort towing trailers
• OSHA Forklift Certification
• Background in solar (photovoltaic) technical work and/or electrical work
• Experience operating heavy equipment or machinery
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Bilingual in Spanish or advanced proficiency
• HAZMAT Class 9 Shipping Certification
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field
• Salesforce or other CRM software proficiency
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

ATTRIBUTES

• Excited to join a small, nimble, and innovative organization. You don’t just want to work here; you want to build something cool together.
• Ready and willing to do unglamorous work while maintaining a positive attitude. You're a team player that helps wherever is needed most (even if it's sweeping the floor or unloading solar panels). 
• Adaptable. You can pivot and problem-solve under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal communication and training skills. You’re patient and respectful while assisting people of all skill levels and comfortable working with diverse groups of people.
• Ask questions to clarify tasks and priorities. You can readily say “I don’t know” or “What the heck are you talking about?” or “I need help with this.”
• Self-starter. You are able to work independently and remotely without needing handholding. We are a small regional team operating out of a warehouse on a larger campus. There are people around, but expect to spend significant time alone attending to physical upkeep.
• Proactive. You don’t need to be nudged to do your work, and you take the initiative.
• On board with decolonizing disaster relief, decarbonizing our planet, and working towards a just, equitable energy transition. You share our values.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit (via BambooHR) a cover letter and your resume. For selected candidates, our hiring process consists of an initial screening, an interview, and professional reference/employment history review. 

No one candidate will fit all the requirements, so everyone who fits at least some of the skills and has a willingness to learn is encouraged to apply.

Footprint Project is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Footprint Project makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We expect all Footprint Project employees uphold and demonstrate these same values, wherever we go and with whomever we work.