Transportation Operations Logistics Specialist

Transportation Operations Logistics Specialist

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job ID: 17393

Date Posted: Aug 20, 2026

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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 Samaritan''s 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 coordinate all air and ocean shipments for the Project department to the field offices (US/IHQ outbound).
• Request quotes for and coordinate inbound and outbound International and some domestic transportation moves for International Disaster Response and Emergency Medical Response shipments.
• Identify, label, and complete the Haz Mat/ Dangerous Goods Declarations document and serve 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 distribute 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

Type: Full Time

Department: Projects

Language Requirement: Fluent in English

Travel: Less than 5% of time

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