Freight Coordinator

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bray International in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping Associate to coordinate shipments, track orders, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You will communicate with carriers and internal teams, maintain shipping records, verify freight charges, and operate forklifts as needed. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or 5+ years of experience.
• 2+ years in warehouse, materials handling, forklift/power equipment operation, and shipping/receiving duties.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access) and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule freight shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and internal teams regarding shipment status and transportation needs.
• Track and monitor shipments, resolving delays or service issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate shipping records, documentation, and transportation reports.
• Verify freight charges, rates, and delivery information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.
• Assist in optimizing transportation routes and logistics processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Operate forklifts as necessary

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Access

Job description

About Bray International

Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule freight shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with carriers, customers, and internal teams regarding shipment status and transportation needs.
• Track and monitor shipments, resolving delays or service issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate shipping records, documentation, and transportation reports.
• Verify freight charges, rates, and delivery information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.
• Assist in optimizing transportation routes and logistics processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Operate forklifts as necessary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or 5+ years of experience
• 2+ years' experience performing warehouse and materials handling, inventory management, forklift/power equipment operation, and shipping/receiving duties.
• Experienced with standard functions within MS Office applications such as: MS Outlook, Excel, Access, etc. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and remain highly organized and detail oriented
• Possess strong work ethic.
• Available to work overtime hours when needed.
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this position.

Shift

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. Additional overtime may be required. Shifts typically range from 8–12 hours, with potential overtime on Saturdays.

Core Competencies

• A desire to succeed and good work ethic, excellent oral and written, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexible, self-starter hands-on, attention to detail. Outstanding time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be proficient in customer service and possess the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Please Note

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who currently hold, or will require in the future, visa sponsorship (e.g., E, F-1/OPT/CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN) are ineligible

As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana. This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.