Logistics Coordinator

Pace Runners Inc; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Training & growth programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pace Runners, Inc. in Port Allen, LA seeks a Logistics Coordinator to lead a local team, stay organized, and drive process improvements.

You will be the main contact for drivers, oversee loading/unloading of freight, and support paperwork with accuracy and urgency.

Collaborate with the Logistics Manager and Supervisor to ensure safety, on-time deliveries, and efficient route management in a busy warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years of related experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for drivers.
• Load/unload trailers using a forklift.
• Assist with paperwork as directed.
• Coordinate with Logistics Manager and Supervisor to prevent quality control issues.
• Walk the warehouse to identify issues and reassign routes.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bearware software

Job description

Ready to move your career forward? Pace is hiring a Logistics Coordinator in Port Allen, LA.

Pace is seeking a natural leader who is extremely organized and detail-oriented to manage a team in our Port Allen market. This role demands an independent and analytical thinker who takes initiative, analyzes information quickly, and makes decisions. It requires someone who can be proactive as well as assertive, and who thrives in a structured environment involving specialized processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for all drivers.
• Loading/unloading trailers of freight using a forklift.
• Assist with paperwork as directed.
• Collaborate with Logistics Manager and Logistics Supervisor to prevent quality control issues.
• Participate in weekly/monthly annual Safety and Compliance training.
• Walk the warehouse floor to check for any issues and reassign routes based off observations (ex: pallet left behind, freight overflow from heavy route, etc.).
• Create and send daily "hand off" reports to internal team including but not limited to the PM Coordinator, Logistics Supervisor, and Logistics Manager discussing any issues from the day, any suggestions for improvement, and any specific deliveries/drivers that need to be monitored throughout the day.
• Performs other tasks as directed by management.

Why work for Pace?

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment including Teladoc services.
• Group 401K with company matching component.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, company paid training, and paternity/maternity leave.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 365 days.
• Referral Program bonus when you refer someone who comes to work for Pace.
• Recognition Program for Safety, Culture, and Employee Milestones.

What does it take to work for Pace?

• High School Diploma or equivalent is a must.
• One to four years of related experience is preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is required.
• Previous Bearware software experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to multi-task required.
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasks may involve occasional stooping, kneeling, bending; and reaching overhead; as well as the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects/materials weighing up to 50 lbs. and occasionally greater than 50lbs.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of standing.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Some tasks may require the ability to perceive and discern sounds and visual cues or signals.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Able to work around moving machinery.
• Warehouse environment, exposure to dust, loud noise and outdoor temperatures.

Pace Runners, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Pace Runners, Inc.

Pace is a Values driven company filled with opportunities. Not just on the road, but in every aspect of our business. We encourage innovation, embrace creativity, and recognize success.

Pace Runners, Inc. is a privately held company. With operations in the Southeast Region, Midwest Region, and Texas. Pace Runners provides cross-docking, warehousing, same day delivery, and customized logistics services to leading companies. Pace Runners provides dependable and versatile ground transportation logistics solutions built to order. Visit www.pace-usa.com to learn more.

At Pace, our mission is to serve and improve lives through logistics. We believe our values and culture drive this mission forward. We make it our purpose to serve relentlessly. This extends to our teammates, our partners, and in the communities where we work. Pace's Safety Recognition Program rewards team members for putting safety first. Our Culture Warrior Program recognizes team members who live and breathe our core values.

Pace is a stable, growing company with over 25 years in business and still growing. Come and join our growing team!