Equipment Control Specialist

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) and Roth with Employer Matching

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC is seeking an ISO Container Equipment Control Specialist to monitor ISO container assets across terminals and customer locations. You will coordinate movements, track utilization, and ensure regulatory compliance to support operational continuity.

The role requires strong data accuracy, experience with container tracking systems, and clear communication with depots, vendors, and customers. Office-based with occasional field visits and standard benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; logistics degree preferred.
• Experience with ISO depot operations or container control is desirable.
• Strong data accuracy and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily ISO container inventory and movements; update records.
• Coordinate container releases/returns with operations and depots.
• Monitor detention, demurrage, storage exposure and compliance.
• Maintain equipment records, gate tickets, and interchange reports.
• Communicate equipment availability and resolve discrepancies with customers and vendors.

Skills

TMS usage

EDI

Container tracking systems

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Logistics degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office software

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the ISO Depot Manager, the ISO Container Equipment Control Specialist is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and managing ISO container assets to ensure availability, compliance, cost control, and operational efficiency. This role supports operational continuity by coordinating equipment movements, monitoring utilization, ensuring regulatory compliance, and resolving equipment discrepancies across terminals, depots, and customer locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Equipment Control & Tracking – Monitor daily inventory of ISO containers across depots, terminals, and customer locations; track container movements (in-gate, out-gate, empty, loaded, repair, and repositioning); ensure accurate container status updates in the equipment control system; investigate and resolve equipment discrepancies, shortages, and overages.
• Operations Coordination – Coordinate container releases and returns with operations, dispatch, and depots; support planning of container repositioning to meet customer and operational demands; communicate equipment availability and constraints to internal teams; assist with urgent or exception-based container movements.
• Cost Control & Compliance – Monitor detention, demurrage, storage exposure and elevate risks; support recovery of missing or overdue containers; ensure ISO container compliance with safety, inspection, and regulatory requirements; track and report repair, cleaning, and maintenance status.
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate equipment records, gate tickets, and interchange reports; prepare daily and weekly equipment status reports; support audits related to container inventory and utilization; update customer and carrier records as required.
• Customer & Vendor Communication – Respond to equipment-related inquiries from customers and internal stakeholders; coordinate with depots, repair vendors, and transport providers; resolve container disputes professionally and promptly.

Job Requirements – Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required; logistics degree preferred. 1–3 years of experience in container control, logistics, shipping, or ISO depot operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with depot operations or intermodal logistics.
• Knowledge of detention, demurrage, and equipment utilization metrics.

Essential Qualifications

• Proficiency with TMS, EDI, Microsoft Office (Excel) or container tracking systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to analyze data and identify operational trends.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work under time‑sensitive conditions.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.
• Strong understanding of ISO container types and equipment flows.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed. May be required to lift 50 lbs.

Vision Requirements

Specific vision requirements include the ability to see close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Office‑based with regular interaction with depots and field operations. May require extended hours during peak operational periods. Occasional visits to other depots or terminals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company 401(k) and Roth with Employer Matching Contributions
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and treat all candidates and employees with respect and without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.