Load Coordinator

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

General Information

Country: USA

State: Arizona

City: Litchfield Park

Office Location: 5101 N Cotton Lane - - - - -

Date posted: 14-Jul-2026

Business Function: Distribution/Logistics

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

Schedule: Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 2:00 pm (onsite)

Pay rate: $25.10

Load Coordinator (1st Shift)

Do you thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment where every decision helps keep freight moving on schedule during first shift operations?

Do you enjoy coordinating with carriers, drivers, and warehouse teams to solve problems and adapt quickly to changing priorities?

You’ll Support Meaningful Work By:

• 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.

Minimum 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.
• Ability to work the scheduled shift of Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve operational issues in a time-sensitive environment.

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), or ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, route planning, carrier management, and freight tracking.
• Experience reviewing bills of lading (BOLs), manifests, and shipping documentation.
• Understanding of receiving, shipping, cross-dock, and dock flow operations.
• Knowledge of freight classifications, trailer capacity, and load utilization principles.
• Experience analyzing transportation, labor, or operational performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and operational disruptions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills when working with carriers, drivers, and cross-functional teams.

Doing Better for People and Planet

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.