New Graduate Opportunity | Logistics Associate

Circle Logistics, Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A third-party logistics company is seeking a Logistics Associate in Fort Wayne, IN. This entry-level, full-time role is perfect for recent graduates and involves coordinating shipments, tracking freight, and maintaining documentation. Successful candidates will develop essential communication and problem-solving skills within a supportive team environment. The position offers structured training, competitive pay, and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are critical for this role.
• Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented candidates are preferred.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipments with carrier partners.
• Track freight and proactively address delays or issues.
• Communicate shipment updates to internal teams.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support capacity planning and lane coverage needs.
• Build professional relationships with carrier partners.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or upcoming graduation

Job description

New Graduate Opportunity | Logistics Associate

Location: On-site | Fort Wayne, IN

Circle Logistics is a third-party logistics company that coordinates freight movement for customers across the U.S. We are hiring Transportation Associates to join our operations team and support the daily movement of freight across the country.

This is a full-time, in-office role designed for recent college graduates. No prior logistics or transportation experience is required. We provide structured training, hands‑on learning, and clear expectations from day one.

About the Role

As a Transportation Associate, you will learn how freight moves from origin to destination by working directly with carrier partners and internal teams. You will manage shipments, track progress, and help resolve issues to ensure on‑time delivery.

This role is well suited for graduates who want to build business, communication, and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced professional environment.

What You Will Learn

• How transportation and supply chain operations work in real time
• Professional communication with external partners and internal teams
• Negotiation basics and capacity planning
• Time management and prioritization in a deadline‑driven environment
• How individual performance contributes to team and company results

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipments with carrier partners
• Track freight and proactively address delays or issues
• Communicate shipment updates to internal teams
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Support capacity planning and lane coverage needs
• Build professional working relationships with carrier partners

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or upcoming graduation required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and take feedback
• Comfortable working on the phone and in a team setting
• Dependable, professional, and detail‑oriented
• Structured onboarding and hands‑on training
• Ongoing coaching and performance feedback
• Clear advancement paths based on performance
• Opportunity to move into senior operations, account management, or sales roles
• Hourly base plus performance‑based incentives
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan

Additional Information

• This role is 100% on‑site in Fort Wayne, IN
• No prior logistics experience required

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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