On-Site Transportation Operations Specialist

Uber Freight; Bloomingdale, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision benefits

401k match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance and more

Performance/sales incentive bonus

Job summary

Uber Freight is seeking a Logistics Specialist to execute day-to-day transportation operations across First and Middle Mile. You will monitor freight movements, manage exceptions, and keep stakeholders informed to maintain on-time performance.

The role requires 2+ years in logistics/dispatch, familiarity with TMS platforms, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends. This is an on-site position at 280 Madsen Dr, Bloomingdale, IL, with comprehensive benefits.

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 280 Madsen Dr, Bloomingdale IL 60108.

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

Transportation experience

TMS experience

MS Office

Independent worker

Tools

TMS platforms

Shipment tracking systems

Job description

Uber Freight is seeking a Logistics Specialist to execute day-to-day transportation operations across First and Middle Mile. You will monitor freight movements, manage exceptions, and keep stakeholders informed to maintain on-time performance.

The role requires 2+ years in logistics/dispatch, familiarity with TMS platforms, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends. This is an on-site position at 280 Madsen Dr, Bloomingdale, IL, with comprehensive benefits.