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Job Title: Transportation Coordinator

Department: Logistics / Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Manager / Operations Manager

Shift: Flexible but 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM]

Pay Rate: $21-24

The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the daily transportation activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods. This role serves as a key link between carriers, drivers, warehouse, and customer service teams to maintain smooth logistics operations.

• Schedule and dispatch shipments, deliveries, and pickups according to daily operational needs.

• Coordinate with carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with customer requirements.

• Track and monitor shipments; resolve delays or issues proactively.

• Maintain accurate transportation logs, bills of lading, and shipping documents.

• Update transportation systems and communicate status to customers and internal departments.

• Ensure compliance with DOT and company safety regulations.

• Assist with freight claims, discrepancies, and cost tracking.

• Support routing and load planning to optimize cost and efficiency.

• Collaborate with warehouse and inventory teams to align shipping schedules.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or dispatching.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.

• Proficiency with transportation or ERP software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

• Knowledge of DOT regulations and shipping documentation preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.

• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

• Work in an office and/or warehouse environment.