Logistics Coordinator

TFC Recycling; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TFC Recycling is seeking a Logistics Coordinator / Scale Operator in Chesapeake, VA. You will coordinate driver routes, verify weights, and document shipments while working with drivers, plant personnel, and support teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves routing, communication via radio, and weighing trucks to ensure accurate scale tickets and compliant shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• At least six months of relevant work experience in a team setting.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work across multiple programs and systems.
• Willingness and ability to learn proprietary waste management software applications.
• Effective, professional communication skills by email, telephone, and two-way radio, with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic mathematical, reasoning, problem-solving, and managerial skills.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to learn recycled material types and shipping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assign same-day service tickets and prepare next-day routes for residential, commercial, and roll-off services using routing software.
• Communicate with drivers by telephone and two-way radio to resolve on-route issues.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and container pickup or delivery requests within the service area.
• Schedule in-house tractor-trailer work for drivers.
• Weigh incoming and outbound company-owned and third-party trucks, record material types and weights, and produce accurate scale tickets.
• Direct incoming trucks to the appropriate plant based on material type and coordinate load movements with internal personnel by two-way radio.
• Communicate shipment weights and material grades to outside vendors according to their requirements.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas material shipments with plant personnel and the commodity marketing department.
• Order trailers from outside vendors for single-stream transfer loads, typically three to four per day.
• Ensure shipments are loaded, photographed, and weight-verified in strict compliance with U.S. shipping weight limitations.
• Greet visitors, support the Material Sales Specialist and accounting administrative tasks.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Waste management software

Job description

Support recycling operations at TFC Recycling as a Logistics Coordinator / Scale Operator. In this role, you will coordinate driver routes, resolve service issues, and accurately weigh and document incoming and outbound truck shipments. Working closely with drivers, plant personnel, customer service, sales, and accounting, you will help keep daily collections, deliveries, and material shipments organized in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign same-day service tickets and prepare next-day routes for residential, commercial, and roll-off services using routing software. Monitor route progress and coordinate adjustments to support completion.
• Communicate with drivers by telephone and two-way radio to resolve on-route issues. Work with customers, customer service, sales, route managers, and mechanics to address pickup and delivery delays.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and container pickup or delivery requests within the service area. Identify and resolve potential service problems before they cause delays.
• Schedule in-house tractor-trailer work for drivers.
• Weigh incoming and outbound company-owned and third-party trucks, record material types and weights, and produce accurate scale tickets.
• Direct incoming trucks to the appropriate plant based on material type and coordinate load movements with internal personnel by two-way radio.
• Communicate shipment weights and material grades to outside vendors according to their requirements. Provide instructions to internal personnel, vendors, and inbound drivers when the supervisor is absent.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas material shipments with plant personnel and the commodity marketing department. Prepare export containers and schedule third-party trucks for port shipments.
• Order trailers from outside vendors for single-stream transfer loads, typically three to four per day.
• Ensure shipments are loaded, photographed, and weight-verified in strict compliance with U.S. shipping weight limitations.
• Greet visitors, support the Material Sales Specialist and accounting administrative tasks, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• At least six months of relevant work experience in a team setting.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to work across multiple programs and systems.
• Willingness and ability to learn proprietary waste management software applications.
• Effective, professional communication skills by email, telephone, and two-way radio, with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic mathematical, reasoning, problem-solving, and managerial skills.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to learn recycled material types and shipping requirements.