Logistics Coordinator

About Rust Belt Riders
Rust Belt Riders is a worker owned cooperative dedicated to the health of the environment and of its employees. Our mission is to “Feed People, Not Landfills”. We do this by providing businesses, organizations and individuals an alternative to the landfill for their food waste. We believe in creating and operating within a circular economy and actively practice workplace democracy. How we approach the work is equally important to what we do.

Job Description
Position Summary
Rust Belt Riders is hiring a Commercial Hauling Logistics Coordinator (LC) to help manage our food scrap hauling operations. This role requires someone detail-oriented, solutions-driven, and passionate about sustainability. The LC plays a vital role in overseeing route optimization, team scheduling, infrastructure readiness, and seamless service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Route Oversight & Optimization

Bi-weekly audits of all hauling and cleaning shifts
Redesign routes based on audit findings and feedback from haulers when needed.
Build routes for density, limited environmental impact, and growth.
Use various data software to manage fleet schedule and prepare routes.
Notion, Stopchecker, UKG, and Google Sheets

Client Service Integration

Add new clients to routes in sync with onboarding timelines.
Anticipate seasonal needs and adjust accordingly.
Proactively schedule service changes and communicate updates.

Scheduling & Daily Operations

Create and manage monthly hauler, cleaner, and dispatch schedules.
Respond to last-minute call-offs and ensure uninterrupted service.
Collaborate with Team Lead to align staff availability with operational needs.

Infrastructure & Growth Planning

Monitor vehicle and equipment status and flag deficiencies immediately.
Alert Team Lead about hiring or capital needs tied to growth.
Support annual budgeting with detailed logistics insights.
Team Support & Communication

Internal Coordination

Maintain Inbox Zero—respond to all internal messages daily.
Communicate route or schedule changes in real time to all impacted parties.
Participate in all required meetings, fully prepared.
Submit monthly KPI reports.
Maintain and update SOPs; create new ones as needed.
Respond to data analysis and variance requests clearly and promptly.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Inspire team growth, participation, and unity building throughout the field of work.
Collaborate with Client Success, Hauling, and Cleaning teams.
Support retraining efforts.
Frequent communication with opps team required for interpersonal growth and experiential feedback.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years in a supervisory or logistics coordination role
Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills
Proactive, responsive, and committed to high standards
Capable of balancing multiple tasks across teams with accuracy
Technologically Proficient
Preferred Skills

Experience managing hauling fleets
Mechanically inclined or fleet management trained (or open to training)
Willingness to learn RBR’s hauling and cleaning operations

Benefits
Worker Ownership: All jobs accumulate hours towards worker ownership eligibility.
Generous PTO policy.
Health and Dental Benefits for employees working 30+ hours per week.
Opportunities for Worker-Ownership.
Be a part of a team where your voice & perspective is taken into account daily.
Being treated as an individual with unique needs.
Achieve a healthy level of exercise while working.
Opportunity for growth and increased opportunities within a startup environment.
Free and discounted RBR service & swag.
Job Information
Industry: Commercial Hauling Operations and Logistics
Salary:   20.00/hr with increasing rates based on number of hours worked at the company and again after worker ownership certification
Worker Ownership Eligibility: Accumulate hours towards worker ownership eligibility immediately upon training.
Location: On Site, Cleveland, Ohio
Position: 32 hours per week minimum

Ready to Apply?
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https://www.rustbeltriders.com/employment-opportunities

Application Closes: Wednesday, May 21 @ midnight.