On-Site Freight Customer Relations Coordinator

Forward Air Corporation; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation is hiring a Customer Relations Coordinator to provide front-line administrative and customer service support for accurate shipment processing and timely updates. You will work with customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure smooth freight movement and precise documentation.

The role covers scheduling, tracking, billing support, data entry, and proactive communication in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Previous experience in customer service, administrative support, logistics, or transportation environments preferred; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow established processes consistently.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills with a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented, on‑site environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
• Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‑site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point of contact for customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams via phone, email, and in‑person interactions.
• Provide front‑line customer service by responding to shipment status inquiries, documentation requests, and routine service questions.
• Perform accurate data entry for shipment details, customer instructions, order updates, and operational records within required timelines.
• Track and trace shipments using internal systems and carrier platforms; communicate updates to customers and internal teams.
• Coordinate scheduling for pickups, deliveries, appointments, and other routine operational activities.
• Prepare, review, and organize shipping documents such as air waybills (AWBs), bills of lading, labels, and proof of delivery (POD).
• Support terminal or site activities as needed, including freight acceptance, driver assistance, and shipment paperwork handling.
• Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and billing support tasks, including invoice preparation, verification, and reconciliation.
• Maintain organized and compliant electronic and physical files for shipment, financial, and administrative documentation.
• Communicate with carriers, warehouses, dispatch, and internal operations teams to support timely movement of freight.
• Identify routine service issues or delays and elevate them to operations leadership according to established procedures.
• Support routine administrative tasks such as inbound/outbound mail processing, record updates, and office supply monitoring.
• Participate in training, meetings, and process improvement activities as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forward Air Corporation is hiring a Customer Relations Coordinator to provide front-line administrative and customer service support for accurate shipment processing and timely updates. You will work with customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure smooth freight movement and precise documentation.

The role covers scheduling, tracking, billing support, data entry, and proactive communication in a fast-paced, on-site environment.