Freight Operations Specialist

Lynden; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus Program

Healthcare – Medical, dental andVision

Paid Time Off – 17 days PTO

6 paid holidays and 2 floating

401(k) with up to 50% match

Tuition Reimbursement – up to 50%

Life Insurance

Health and Wellness Program

Transit Reimbursement Program

Long Term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lynden in Atlanta, GA is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate domestic shipments from initial customer request through final delivery. You will obtain rates, secure quotes, and select transportation solutions that meet timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities include preparing shipment documents, tracking shipments, and addressing delays. You will review charges, collaborate with carriers, and assist warehouse activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of freight forwarding or transportation operations experience, or 3 years of customer service or transportation-related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) or TSA-recognized equivalent credential.
• Ability to occasionally assist in warehouse operations and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic shipments from initial customer request through final delivery.
• Obtain rates, secure spot quotes, and select transportation solutions that meet customer timelines and budget requirements.
• Prepare shipment documentation, including bills of lading, labels, and other supporting documents.
• Track and trace shipments, communicate status updates, and proactively address delays or service disruptions.
• Review shipment charges, carrier invoices, and customer billing information for accuracy.
• Collaborate with carriers, vendors, customers, warehouses, and internal teams to ensure freight moves smoothly through the transportation process.
• Assist with warehouse activities such as receiving, scanning, weighing, measuring, staging, loading, unloading, and releasing freight as business needs require.
• Investigate shipment issues, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions to resolve customer concerns.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready shipment records while ensuring compliance with TSA requirements, hazardous materials procedures, customer SOPs, and company standards.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Communication skills

Freight documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Proprietary operational systems

Job description

Lynden in Atlanta, GA is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate domestic shipments from initial customer request through final delivery. You will obtain rates, secure quotes, and select transportation solutions that meet timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities include preparing shipment documents, tracking shipments, and addressing delays. You will review charges, collaborate with carriers, and assist warehouse activities as needed.