Logistics & Shipping Coordinator
Pluck'd

Logistics & Shipping Coordinator

Location: Carroll County, Virginia

Role Overview:

Pluck'd is seeking a Logistics & Shipping Coordinator to ensure customer orders are scheduled, loaded, and shipped accurately and on time from our greenhouse packhouse.

This role is responsible for booking freight, securing transportation lanes, coordinating with trucking companies and brokers, preparing shipping documentation, and being physically present for outbound pickups. As the first hire dedicated to this function, the Logistics & Shipping Coordinator will play a key role in building structured processes that support reliable, scalable outbound distribution as production expands.

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with a starting rate of $26.00 per hour, plus overtime as applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

Freight & Lane Management

• Book and confirm outbound freight with carriers and brokers.
  
• Secure and manage shipping lanes based on customer delivery windows.
  
• Communicate directly with trucking partners regarding pickup timing and load status.
  
• Monitor on-time performance and proactively resolve delays or missed pickups.
  
• Support freight cost tracking and invoice verification.
  

Order & Shipment Execution

• Confirm daily order volumes and shipment details with internal teams.
  
• Prepare and verify bills of lading (BOLs) and required shipping documentation.
  
• Ensure loads are staged and ready for pickup in alignment with scheduled departure times.
  
• Verify pallet counts, labeling, and retailer routing compliance prior to release.
  
• Confirm load departure and communicate shipment status internally.
  

On-Site Shipment Oversight

• Be physically present for early morning, late evening, or overnight pickups as required.
  
• Coordinate directly with drivers at time of pickup to ensure accurate and timely dispatch.
  
• Escalate issues immediately to prevent service disruption.
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with the Packhouse Supervisor to align packout timing with shipment schedules.
  
• Adjust freight scheduling if order volumes or packout timing shifts.
  
• Contribute to development of standardized outbound logistics procedures as operations scale.
  

Schedule Expectations

• Due to the time-sensitive nature of fresh produce distribution, this role requires flexibility to support early morning, late evening, overnight, and non-traditional shifts based on shipment schedules and customer requirements.
  
• Work hours may fluctuate depending on production volume and delivery timing. Overtime may be required during peak harvest periods.
  

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Qualifications & Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in freight coordination, produce shipping, warehouse dispatch, or logistics operations preferred.
  
• Experience working with trucking companies, brokers, and retailer routing requirements.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time-sensitive deadlines.
  
• Proficiency in Excel and shipping documentation systems; experience with NetSuite referred.
  
• Ability to work on-site and support non-traditional hours as required.
  

Preferred (but not required)

• Forklift certification or experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or packhouse environment.
  
• Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) or prior experience operating commercial vehicles.
  

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Why Join Pluck'd:

Pluck'd is on a mission to grow produce differently - smarter, fresher, and more sustainably. Joining now means you'll help shape a company that values innovation and exceptional service from the very start.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentive programs
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave
  
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Options
  
• Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  
• Overtime Pay where applicable
  
• Uniforms provided and cleaned at no cost
  
• A culture built around safety, respect, and growth for every team member
  
• The excitement of helping launch one of the region's most advanced greenhouse facilities
  

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on role and employment status.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity, creativity, and fresh ideas. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected status.

ADA/ Reasonable Accommodation

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, consistent with applicable law.

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