2nd Shift Operations Coordinator

NationaLease; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Health Insurance - $300 opt out per 月

Paid Vacation after 90 days

7 paid holidays

Paid weekly and direct deposit

Job summary

NationaLease is seeking a detail-oriented 2nd shift Operations Coordinator to support daily planning, scheduling, and movement of customer freight. You will work with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure shipments are tracked and issues resolved promptly.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in logistics, strong communication, and comfort with TMS and MS Office. The role offers a 12-hour night shift from 6pm to 6am and a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, operations coordination, dispatch, or a similar role.
• Experience using a Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Experience working in a fast-paced transportation or logistics environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and track customer shipments using TMS.
• Dispatch and support drivers throughout the delivery process.
• Monitor truck and trailer locations, availability, and utilization.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and schedule equipment for service.
• Identify delays and communicate issues to management.
• Create and maintain exception reports documenting operational issues and delays.
• Provide reports and shipment information to internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

TMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

In 1944, a group of regional truck lease company owners met in Chicago to discuss how they could work together to provide maintenance for one another as their trucks began to travel across the country. From that meeting, NationaLease was born. Today, maintenance and the technicians who provide it still form the backbone of the NationaLease system. We are looking to strengthen our team with people who share our passion for providing a high level of quality and service to our customers. If you are that sort of person, we’d love to hear from you. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.nationalease.com . You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook .

Cheeseman Transport is a family-oriented transportation company known for safely moving freight with unusual characteristics. We provide LTL, Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, and Warehousing services for businesses throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our culture is built on four core values: Family First, Safety, Flexibility, and Sustainability. We invest in our people through reliable equipment, strong benefits, and a work environment where employees are respected and supported. Many of our team members build long-term careers here because we focus on safety, consistency, and doing the right thing for our drivers, mechanics, handlers, and office staff. Our goal is simple: create business relationships that are safe, enjoyable, and rewarding for everyone we work with.

What You’ll Do

The 2nd shift Operations Coordinator supports the daily planning, scheduling, and movement of customer freight. This role works closely with drivers, customers, and internal teams to ensure shipments are tracked, operational issues are resolved quickly, and service expectations are met.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

Monday - Friday 6pm - 6am

12-Hour Second Shift Schedule

Pay: $100,000 - $125,000 based on experience

Transportation Operations
Use Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to plan, schedule, and track customer shipments.
Review and update load assignments as needed.
Dispatch and support drivers throughout the delivery process.
Monitor truck and trailer locations, availability, and utilization.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and schedule equipment for service.
Track daily freight movement and provide timely shipment updates.
Identify delays, service issues, and other exceptions and communicate them to management.
Create and maintain exception reports documenting operational issues and delays.
Serve as backup support for other team members during periods of high volume or staff absences.
Customer Service & Process Improvement
Resolve customer questions, problems, and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
Work closely with customers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure operational procedures are followed.
Provide reports and shipment information to internal and external customers as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, streamline processes, and increase operational efficiency.
Assist with special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
Performance & Accountability
Monitor and report driver performance.
Organize daily workflows, establish priorities, and ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
Maintain reliable attendance and consistently meet job responsibilities.
Follow up promptly on outstanding issues and ensure they are resolved.
Skills & Abilities
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable communicating by phone, email, radio, and other operational communication tools.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical solutions.
Excellent attention to detail and follow-up.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to process, verify, and maintain accurate operational information and data.
Collaborative team player who demonstrates respect, integrity, and accountability.
Willingness to bring new ideas and a continuous improvement mindset to the team.

401(k) with company match
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Health Insurance - $300 opt out per Month
Paid Vacation after 90 days
7 paid holidays
Paid weekly and direct deposit

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications
1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, operations coordination, dispatch, or a similar role.
Experience using a Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
Experience working in a fast-paced transportation or logistics environment preferred.