Freight Coordinator: Own On-Time Shipments & Carrier Coordination

Virnig Manufacturing; Minnesota; On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA with Company Contribution

401(k) with Company Match

PTO

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Virnig Manufacturing, a Central Minnesota family-owned maker of skid steer loader attachments, seeks a Freight Coordinator to manage shipments nationwide and internationally. You will coordinate pickups, track status, and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery while collaborating with carriers, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include preparing shipping documents, resolving discrepancies, maintaining records in TMS/ERP, and communicating updates to the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, or freight coordination.
• Knowledge of manufacturing or machinery is helpful.
• Experience with TMS and ERP software preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and/or international freight shipments from origin to destination.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers, suppliers, and customers.
• Monitor shipment status and communicate updates, delays, or issues with the Plant Manager and Shipping Lead.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documents, bills of lading, freight invoices, and customs paperwork as required.
• Resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, shortages, and transportation-related claims.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, purchasing, and customer service teams to meet delivery deadlines.
• Maintain records in transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, and shipping databases.
• Trace all shipments to ensure on-time deliveries when necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service minded

Time management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TMS

ERP software

Job description

Virnig Manufacturing, a Central Minnesota family-owned maker of skid steer loader attachments, seeks a Freight Coordinator to manage shipments nationwide and internationally. You will coordinate pickups, track status, and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery while collaborating with carriers, customers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities include preparing shipping documents, resolving discrepancies, maintaining records in TMS/ERP, and communicating updates to the Plant Manager.