Logistics Coordinator - Shipping & Dispatch

Reily Foods Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Health insurance

HSA contributions

FSAs (DCFSA)

401(k) with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Reily Foods Company is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to ensure carrier appointments are scheduled and orders are communicated to the distribution team. You will ensure proper paperwork for shipping and returns, maintain an organized shipping office, and support loading and safety procedures.

The role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with carriers, drivers, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all pick-up and delivery appointments with carriers.
• Checks in drivers and enters required documentation.
• Maintains files and scans documentation.
• Enters pickup/delivery information on loading/unloading forms.
• Assigns drivers to dock doors and marks freight correctly.
• Ensures items are prepared for floor loading and timely dispatch.
• Monitors orders to avoid shortages and delays.
• Notes late pickups with a reason code.
• Completes Bill of Ladings, seals, trailer numbers, and Pro numbers.
• Handles UPS and FedEx shipping.
• Performs monthly safety inspections on extinguishers and hoses.
• Supports loading and extra tasks as needed.
• Participates in inventory cycle counts.
• Adheres to safety procedures and GMPs; supports food safety.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Basic math

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Reily Foods Company is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to ensure carrier appointments are scheduled and orders are communicated to the distribution team. You will ensure proper paperwork for shipping and returns, maintain an organized shipping office, and support loading and safety procedures.

The role requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with carriers, drivers, and internal teams.