TITLE: Lead Logistics Associate DEPARTMENT: Logistics REPORTS TO: Logistics Supervisor WHO WE ARE:
Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.
About The Role
Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, Logistics Associates monitor daily onsite route distribution from start to finish. Logistics Associates loads/unloads trucks and stages routes for our delivery drivers. Logistics Associates are often the first people delivery drivers meet in person. Logistics Associates facilitate driver load-out.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Take ownership of cooler room operations and overall shift execution
Lead and audit route organization, staging, and timely departures
Complete and maintain all required administrative and reporting tasks
Ensure 5S projects and assignments are completed during downtime
Load/unload deliveries to/from trucks and/or cold storage
Process return bags and ice packs as needed
Inform management of any errors, discrepancies, or process gaps
Mentor and support other logistics associates, empowering each person to succeed so the team thrives together.
Support and model a culture of organization, accountability, and teamwork