Operations Coordinator

This position provides overall coordination to ensure all company goals are met for a particular operation(s) and client(s).  This position is responsible to participate in the contracting activities associated with Independent Contractors (IC’s) that provide delivery equipment and transport products from our clients’ location(s) to designated locations as requested by the customer. This is an entry level position.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Individual tasks shall include but not be limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- 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.

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- 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 driver's 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.

Qualifications - Experience, Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

- 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.

Shift Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Available to work extra hours, weekends, and holidays preferred.)
Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour (Dependent upon experience level.)
Travel: On occasion

At USPack, our values are at the heart of everything we do, every day. They’re living breathing reminders of who we are, what we do and how we should treat those around us. They guide our actions, our interactions, and our decisions. They are what drive us.  
 
We are: 
Driven by integrity – We're driven by honesty, transparency, and trust. We know that actions speak louder than words. We hold ourselves to higher ethical standards that help build credibility and follow through on commitments. We believe that integrity isn't just a value, it's the compass that steers us toward success.

Driven by a passion for service – We’re driven by doing more, by empowering others to succeed. We’re proactive problem solvers. We live for a challenge and we love to help. We go above and beyond. For us, service is more than a mindset, it’s a way of life. It’s our passion.

Driven by collaboration – We’re driven by common goals, common understanding and uncommon communication. We start on the same page and work side-by-side, building momentum and measurable progress at every step along a shared path to success. 
 
Driven by accountability – We’re driven by a fierce sense of responsibility. We know the buck stops with us and we take that seriously. We hold ourselves accountable to our clients, to our environment and to each other. We don’t just say it, we show it. We make it happen and we measure it. 
 
Driven by innovation – We’re driven by what’s now and what’s next. For us it’s about never settling for the status quo. It’s about staying one step ahead and embracing change. It’s about pushing forward through shared ideas, new approaches, and new solutions to achieve things never thought possible. 
 
 
If you'd like to join the USPack Services Team, fill out our online application, or reach out to our Recruiting Team for current job opportunities at: Recruiting(AT)gouspack.com