Dental Insurance, Emergency Response, English Language, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Hazardous Materials/Substances, Import/Export, Information Technology & Information Systems, Logistics, Material Moving, Mathematics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Plane Geometry, Prescription Drugs, Regulations, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Vision Plan
Logistics Specialist, Transportation Operations
Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 17393
Date Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Job Description
Get Involved!
What do we believe?
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel is at the center of all we do. We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us:https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/
What is the opportunity?
Respond with Compassionate Action
We are seeking a Logistics Specialist, Transportation Operations to join our International Projects team in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritans Purse are to help people in Jesus name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of Logistics Specialist, Transportation Operations you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
- Act as the main point of contact and coordinates all air and ocean shipments for the Project department to the field offices (US/IHQ outbound).
- Request quotes for and coordinates inbound and outbound International and some domestic transportation moves for International Disaster Response and Emergency Medical Response shipments.
- Identify, label, and complete Haz Mat/ Dangerous Goods Declarations document and serves as the main point of contact to coordinate the transportation of hazardous material shipping.
- Provide international transportation support for the Information and Communications Technology group.
- Maintain and distributes as required the weekly shipment log and the tracking shipment log.
- All other duties as assigned.
What are the qualifications?
Serve with Excellence
As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor''s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; and three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires training and certification in hazardous material shipping.
- Knowledge of FDA, EPA, USCBP, regulations related to Import and Export
- Proficiency in MS-Excel and MS Access required
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies preferred, not required
What are the benefits?
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan''s Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 10 paid holidays
- 12 vacation/personal days
- 10 sick days
Samaritan''s Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Type: Full Time
Department: Projects
Language Requirement: Fluent in English
Travel: Less than 5% of time
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