Job Opening: Transportation & Logistics Coordinator
Description
Temp-to-hire opening with a great company seeking a Transportation & Logistics Coordinator. Join a fast-moving operation where you’ll take ownership of shipping, coordination, and problem-solving. Perform well and turn this opportunity into a long-term career.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (1-hour lunch)
Pay Rate: $25/hour
Work Environment: 100% Onsite
Must have proven experience with LTL, ground, and air shipments, including domestic and international commercial invoicing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and special instructions
- Ship DHL, FedEx, UPS (domestic & international) packages as requested
- Maintain logs for small parts, bills of lading, invoices, and quotes (WTD)
- Complete intercompany transfer paperwork
- Email departments with next-day shipment notifications (WTD, PSD, ASD, MHD)
- Communicate with customers regarding customer-arranged or collect shipments
- Fill in for the Traffic Coordinator as needed: coordinate dock appointments, log daily shipping details, and update PSD database
- Answer phones, perform general office duties, and assist with additional assignments as directed by management
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience with LTL shipments, international shipments, and trucking coordination
- Strong data entry skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend shipping documentation and correspondence
- Proficient with established Excel templates (no advanced formulas required) and Microsoft 365
- Experience with AX software preferred (training provided)
- Ability to perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions