Freight & Load Coordinator - 1st Shift

Steelcase; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Steelcase in Litchfield Park, AZ is seeking a Load Coordinator for the first shift to support on-site freight operations. The role focuses on coordinating inbound/outbound schedules and maintaining on-time shipment and receipt of materials.

You will work with carriers, drivers, and warehouse teams to resolve issues, monitor dock activity, and ensure accurate shipping documentation in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating transportation, shipping, warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.
• Experience communicating with carriers, drivers, warehouse teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience working with warehouse management, transportation management, or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating inbound and outbound freight schedules to ensure on-time shipment and receipt of materials.
• Managing multiple loads simultaneously while adjusting priorities to support changing operational demands.
• Communicating with carriers, drivers, warehouse teams, and leadership to provide updates and resolve transportation issues.
• Monitoring dock activity, equipment utilization, and labor resources to maintain efficient freight flow.
• Reviewing bills of lading, manifests, shipping documents, and system transactions to ensure load accuracy.
• Responding to freight delays, missed appointments, and operational disruptions by implementing contingency plans and minimizing service impacts.
• Analyzing transportation and operational metrics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improved efficiency.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP systems

Job description

Steelcase in Litchfield Park, AZ is seeking a Load Coordinator for the first shift to support on-site freight operations. The role focuses on coordinating inbound/outbound schedules and maintaining on-time shipment and receipt of materials.

You will work with carriers, drivers, and warehouse teams to resolve issues, monitor dock activity, and ensure accurate shipping documentation in a fast-paced distribution environment.