Logistics Specialist II - On-Site, Fast-Paced Ops

Uber Freight; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision benefits

401k match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Uber Freight is hiring a Logistics Specialist in Austell, GA to oversee day-to-day First and Middle Mile transportation operations. You will monitor freight movements, manage exceptions, and coordinate with carriers to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in logistics or related fields, experience with TMS and MS Office, and the ability to work across teams while handling weekend/back-half shifts. On-site work at the Austell location is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, dispatch, brokerage, or operations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Comfortable working with transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple teams.
• Willingness to work Front Half or Back Half shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Must be able to travel locally as needed.
• Must be able to work OT as needed.
• Must be able to work on-site at 7801 Third Flag Parkway, Suite 200 Austell GA

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound and outbound transportation movements across the network.
• Track shipments and proactively identify service risks before they impact operations.
• Manage transportation exceptions including delays, breakdowns, accidents, weather events, and capacity constraints.
• Coordinate with carriers to obtain updated ETAs and recovery plans.
• Execute the Transportation Incident Management SOP and communicate service-impacting events to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Escalate operational issues based on established severity levels and communication standards.
• Coordinate recovery efforts for delayed or failed shipments.
• Maintain accurate shipment status updates within transportation systems.
• Communicate transportation updates to Operations, Customer Success, and Leadership as required.
• Support carrier onboarding and operational readiness activities.
• Document transportation incidents and assist with post-incident reviews and Continuous Improvement (COE) activities.
• Ensure compliance with established SOPs, service standards, and safety requirements.
• Participate in daily operational reviews, shift handoffs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

TMS experience

MS Office

Independent worker

Cross-team collaboration

Shifts flexibility

OT availability

Local travel

Tools

TMS platforms

Load tracking systems

Visibility tools

Job description

Uber Freight is hiring a Logistics Specialist in Austell, GA to oversee day-to-day First and Middle Mile transportation operations. You will monitor freight movements, manage exceptions, and coordinate with carriers to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in logistics or related fields, experience with TMS and MS Office, and the ability to work across teams while handling weekend/back-half shifts. On-site work at the Austell location is required.