Logistics Specialist (IMDL)

RXO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RXO is seeking an Intermodal Logistics Specialist to join our team in Chicago. You will provide logistics support including order entry, routing, dispatching, and traffic coordination across a major network.

The role requires at least 1 year of logistics experience, with a high school diploma or equivalent. You will liaise with railroads and carriers, track shipments, and help resolve delays to maintain on‑time performance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of logistics experience.
• Ability to communicate with railroads and carrier teams.
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with railroads and carrier partners to plan, schedule, and track freight movements.
• Monitor daily pick‑ups, interchanges, and deliveries; resolve delays as needed.
• Take check calls from drivers and verify load data prior to delivery for accounting.

Skills

Logistics experience

Carrier coordination

Railroad coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting‑edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Compensation for this role is $50,000 annual salary. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

As a Logistics Specialist (Intermodal) at RXO, you will be responsible for providing logistics support, including order entry, routing and dispatching, and traffic coordination. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at RXO.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Coordinate with railroads and carrier partners to plan, schedule, and track freight movements across the network
• Communicate with railroads and carrier dispatch teams to ensure efficient and on‑time movement of loads
• Monitor daily pick‑ups, interchanges, and deliveries; verify that shipments are progressing according to schedule and resolve delays as needed
• Take check calls from drivers, ensuring loads remain on schedule
• Validate load data prior to marking shipments as delivered for accounting purposes
• Investigate product overages, shortages, and damages, completing appropriate documentation and coordinating resolutions with carriers
• Request appointments and reschedules for carrier appointments, manage equipment availability and transit timelines
• Provide detailed routing instructions to drivers and coordinate with rail partners for proper handling, interchanges, and transfer points
• Track shipment status and proactively address service disruptions by working directly with railroads and carriers

At a minimum, you'll need:

• 1 year of logistics experience

It'd be great if you also have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• General knowledge of the transportation industry
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence
• The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long‑term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step

Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants.