On‑Site Logistics Customer Experience Coordinator

Forward Air Corp.; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Compton, CA is seeking a Customer Relations Coordinator to provide front-line administrative and customer service support for accurate shipment processing, documentation, and communications across multimodal transportation networks.

The role focuses on servicing customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate updates. The position includes data entry, shipment tracking, scheduling, and billing support, with 100% on-site work and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 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, on‑site environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Technical: Proficient with 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.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Time management

On-site work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Webex

Job description

Forward Air Corp. in Compton, CA is seeking a Customer Relations Coordinator to provide front-line administrative and customer service support for accurate shipment processing, documentation, and communications across multimodal transportation networks.

The role focuses on servicing customers, carriers, drivers, and internal teams to ensure timely, accurate updates. The position includes data entry, shipment tracking, scheduling, and billing support, with 100% on-site work and opportunities for