Logistics Associate/West Coast

Nationwide Video; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Wixom, Michigan is seeking a full-time data entry professional responsible for managing shipment information. The role involves entering, updating, and verifying shipping data, coordinating pickups, and ensuring accuracy. Candidates must have at least 2 years of related experience and a high school diploma. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are critical for success. The position operates Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with shipment data entry software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enters and updates inbound and outbound shipments into vendor’s system.
• Coordinate with client to schedule return pickups from their locations.
• Make recommendations for improvement or enhancement to job processes.

Skills

Thoroughness

Time management

Communication proficiency

Problem solving

Cooperation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for performing shipment data entry work using the appropriate software; entering, updating, verifying and/or retrieving shipping information from various systems; and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of information needed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Enters and updates inbound and outbound shipments into vendor’s system
• Coordinate with client to schedule return pickups from their locations
• Request clarification or advise supervisor of issues related to shipping data
• Confirm with vendor the status of hot shipments and relay information to client
• Quote shipments with all freight companies and confirm the most economical rate
• Organize all BOL and complete shipments
• Interacts with departmental and other staff on matters affecting logistics data
• Make recommendations for improvement or enhancement to job processes to ensure standards in logistics data

Competencies

• Thoroughness
• Time management
• Communication proficiency
• Problem solving
• Cooperation skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Other locations may include warehouse environments and are regularly exposed to heavy machinery and noise.

Physical Demands

Walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move continually during work hours. Is subject to lifting over 10 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 9:00pm to provide assistance for West Coast operations. Occasional evening and weekend work are required as job duties demand as well as a 24/7 rotational on-call schedule.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a related field
• Associate's Degree

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.