Shift:
1st Shift – 6:00am – 2:00pm
General Description:
The Freight Coordinator is responsible for coordinating transportation and logistics for a company's products. They work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure that shipments are delivered on time, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
Work experience requirements:
- Plan, implement and manage transportation strategies, policies, and procedures
- Manage daily transportation operations, including route planning, carrier selection, and freight consolidation
- Ensure all shipments are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations
- Coordinate with carriers and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery of goods
- Monitor shipment progress and communicate any issues or delays to internal teams and customers
- Analyze transportation data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost savings
- Work closely with internal teams, including sales, purchasing, and production, to ensure seamless coordination of logistics
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and logistics providers
- 3+ years of experience in transportation and logistics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and transportation management software
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Detail-oriented and organized
Education Requirements:
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Warehouse: 2 years (Required)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)
- Logistics: 2 years (Required)
- Problem solving: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Medina, OH 44256: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person