Columbus, MS - Warehouse and Equipment Coordinator
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly? At MDS we are looking for a Warehouse and Equipment Coordinator to manage our warehouse in Columbus, MS, maintain our inventory and ensure our equipment is ready for our projects.
Some of the responsibilities are to organize and maintain the warehouse and content, identify and facilitate maintenance and repairs for all vehicles, trailers, equipment and tools. Assist with setting up or closing project sites as requested.
To coordinate the Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS Columbus, MS warehouse property, including buildings, contents and equipment stored on site, and collaborate with Lititz, PA WEC as needed.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Fleet and Logistics Manager (FLM)
Responsibilities
Manage warehouse property and contents
Organizing and maintaining warehouse and contents
Identify and facilitate maintenance and repairs of all vehicles, trailers, equipment, and tools
Prepare/receive/process vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools and supplies to/from projects including proper documentation
Assist with the transportation of vehicles, trailers, equipment, and tools to/from MDS project sites as requested
Assist with setting up or closing project sites as requested
Maintenance and upkeep of grounds and buildings on MDS properties
Manage people
Collaborate with Volunteer team to recruit and schedule volunteers at warehouse
Manage volunteers at the Columbus warehouses
Other tasks
Member of the Field Operations team
Participate in general staff meetings and calls
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge of and passion for the MDS mission, vision and core values
Commitment to the Anabaptist faith and peace position and active in an Anabaptist church
Demonstrated commitment to the MDS lifestyle expectations and Anabaptist shared Convictions as outlined in the Employee Policy Handbook
Three or more years of equipment maintenance or general construction experience
High School GED or diploma required
Driver’s license required, CDL Class A preferred
Essential Skills
Basic understanding of equipment and vehicle mechanics
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team with supervision from the Fleet and Logistics Manager
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Interacts and communicates well with people with the ability to lead teams of volunteers
Ability to interact with and be sensitive to a diverse constituent group
Demonstrated computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to plan and follow a work plan while maintaining great flexibility
Experience hooking up and pulling trailers is helpful
Availability and willingness to travel approximately 20% time
Physical requirements: Work involves considerable physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs.
Work environment: Involves moderate risks working around equipment and vehicles. May be required to wear protective equipment and clothing
