Operations Coordinator
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Job Summary
- Monitor dispatch boards to ensure route coverage completed driver check-ins and on-time delivery of healthcare shipments including STAT and temperature-sensitive deliveries within required delivery windows.
- Coordinate route assignments and changes communicate updates promptly to Dispatch and Independent Contractors (ICs) and reconcile route sheets with shipment paperwork to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Provide real-time support to ICs during active deliveries troubleshoot service issues and arrange backup STAT coverage as needed to maintain service continuity.
- Address and escalate delivery delays service interruptions missing freight client concerns and compliance issues promptly to management clients and other appropriate stakeholders.
- Reroute or personally execute deliveries as needed to address emergencies or critical service escalations.
- Receive unpack and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy completeness and damage.
- Pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently according to shipment requirements.
- Review inventory regularly to ensure stored assets are organized accurately accounted for and free from defects or damage.
- Inspect and document vehicle compliance with healthcare-specific requirements including insulation refrigeration and required safety equipment.
- Verify IC compliance with HIPAA guidelines PPE requirements uniform and visible identification standards and other customer-specific protocols.
- Conduct cold chain compliance checks and document conditions for temperature-controlled shipments.
- Maintain accurate chain-of-custody records delivery confirmations and required compliance documentation to support customer requirements and audit readiness.
- Complete and submit daily client-specific service reports and compliance logs and prepare route performance and exception reports as directed.
- Assist with sourcing and onboarding new ICs ensuring required documentation is complete current and compliant with healthcare customer requirements.
- Maintain and track required IC documentation including insurance licenses and background checks.
- Follow company procedures safety guidelines and applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
- Maintain a clean safe and organized work area in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Familiarity with healthcare logistics practices including HIPAA compliance cold chain requirements proper handling of medical specimens and time-critical deliveries.
- Ability to understand and follow software applications scanning procedures and related operational processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with drivers customers and healthcare clients.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment to plan prioritize and organize competing tasks and deadline-driven responsibilities.
- Proactive resourceful and able to work effectively in a fast-paced time-sensitive healthcare delivery environment.
- Ability to develop and maintain meaningful business relationships with customers.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Excel and Word.
- Must maintain a valid drivers license and a clean functional vehicle.
- Ability to read small print.
- Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds on occasion.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- College Degree preferred OR High School Diploma/GED with equivalent relevant experience.
- Certifications such as Bloodborne Pathogens Training HAZMAT Transportation or Temperature-Controlled Packaging are a plus.
- Previous experience in healthcare logistics courier services or supply chain support preferred.
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
USPack is a leading logistics provider custom-built for the evolving needs of businesses in today’s same-day delivery world. In the new delivery landscape, being on time is not enough. Now the expectation is getting it there where, when, and how you want it — with visibility, predict ... View more