Logistics Coordinator

Smartsearchonline; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Smartsearchonline in Columbus, OH is seeking two Logistics Coordinators for third-shift, overnight coverage in a fully onsite role. Responsibilities include coordinating carrier shipments, monitoring loads, communicating with drivers and internal teams, and resolving issues impacting pickups or deliveries.

Two contractors will work 9:00 PM–6:00 AM or 10:00 PM–7:00 AM, with weekend possibilities; contract position with competitive hourly pay DOE.

Qualifications

• Previous logistics, transportation, freight, dispatch, shipping, supply chain, or operations experience preferred.
• Experience monitoring shipments, loads, deliveries, or transportation activity strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and respond quickly when issues arise.
• Comfortable working independently during overnight hours.
• Reliable attendance and ability to consistently work a third-shift schedule.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn transportation and shipment-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor carrier shipments to support on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Monitor inbound and outbound load movements using internal tracking systems and transportation tools.
• Maintain communication with carriers, drivers, shippers, and internal operations teams.
• Identify shipment delays, missed pickups, delivery issues, or other exceptions and escalate appropriately.
• Provide timely shipment status updates and assist with resolving transportation issues.
• Review and update shipment documentation, including purchase orders, bills of lading, invoices, and related records.
• Maintain accurate shipment information within internal systems.
• Collaborate with operations and dispatch teams to keep shipments moving efficiently.
• Follow established procedures for shipment tracking, communication, scheduling, and escalation.
• Provide dependable overnight coverage in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Skills

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Overnight shift

Independence

Computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Labor

Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator - Third Shift

Location: Columbus, OH 43218

Schedule: Third Shift / Overnight

Employment Type: Contract

Pay: Competitive hourly rate, DOE

Openings: 2

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a rapidly growing transportation and logistics organization that provides technology-driven freight and supply chain solutions to customers across the country.

The company operates in a fast-paced, high-volume logistics environment and is adding two Logistics Coordinators to its overnight operations team in Columbus.

This is a fully onsite opportunity ideal for someone who is comfortable working overnight, monitoring time-sensitive shipments, communicating with drivers and internal teams, and quickly addressing issues that could impact pickups or deliveries.

Available Overnight Shifts

Two contractors will be hired for third-shift coverage:

• 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

The operation runs Monday through Sunday. Candidates must be comfortable with overnight hours and working weekends based on their assigned schedule.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and monitor carrier shipments to support on-time pickups and deliveries
• Monitor inbound and outbound load movements using internal tracking systems and transportation tools
• Maintain communication with carriers, drivers, shippers, and internal operations teams
• Identify shipment delays, missed pickups, delivery issues, or other exceptions and escalate appropriately
• Provide timely shipment status updates and assist with resolving transportation issues
• Review and update shipment documentation, including purchase orders, bills of lading, invoices, and related records
• Maintain accurate shipment information within internal systems
• Collaborate with operations and dispatch teams to keep shipments moving efficiently
• Follow established procedures for shipment tracking, communication, scheduling, and escalation
• Provide dependable overnight coverage in a fast-paced logistics environment

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: None

What We're Looking For

• Previous logistics, transportation, freight, dispatch, shipping, supply chain, or operations experience preferred
• Experience monitoring shipments, loads, deliveries, or transportation activity strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and respond quickly when issues arise
• Comfortable working independently during overnight hours
• Reliable attendance and ability to consistently work a third-shift schedule
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn transportation and shipment-tracking systems

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from freight brokerage, transportation, trucking, dispatch, 3PL, warehouse logistics, shipping and receiving, distribution, carrier operations, or other time-sensitive logistics environments.

Previous third-shift or overnight experience is highly preferred.

Work Location

Columbus, OH 43218

This position is fully onsite. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance and have reliable transportation to and from the worksite during overnight hours.

$25-$30 per hour (DOE)