ISO Equipment Control Speciliast

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)

Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC is seeking an ISO Container Equipment Control Specialist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. This role involves managing ISO container assets, monitoring compliance, and optimizing cost control across terminals and depots.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of related experience and proficiency with tracking systems. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in container control, logistics, shipping, or ISO depot operations.
• Strong understanding of ISO container types and equipment flows.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily inventory of ISO containers and track container movements.
• Coordinate container releases, returns, and repositioning with operations.
• Ensure ISO container compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and prepare status reports.
• Respond to equipment-related inquiries from customers and vendors.

Skills

Proficiency with TMS

Proficiency with EDI

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Logistics degree

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. 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. It also maintains accurate equipment records and works closely with operations, depots, carriers, and customers to minimize losses, detention, and idle time.

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 escalate 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.

Qualifications

• 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 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, stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment

Office-based with regular interaction with depots and field operations; may require extended hours during peak operational periods and occasional visits to other depots or terminals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (120 hours yearly)
• Company Paid Holidays

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $20.00 to $30.00 hourly. This range is based on market data and internal equity. The final offer will be determined by various factors, including the candidate's experience, education, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture.

Heniff treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.