Operations Coordinator

LaSalle Network; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

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Job summary

LaSalle Network in Itasca, IL is partnering with a fast-growing 3PL to hire an Operations Coordinator. You will track shipments, communicate with drivers and carriers, and keep data accurate from pickup to delivery.

This role requires at least 1 year in 3PL/logistics, experience with freight coordination and a TMS (McLeod preferred). You will use Excel and work in a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite, 3 remote) with potential for contract-to-hire.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a 3PL, freight brokerage, transportation, or logistics environment.
• Experience coordinating freight with carriers and/or drivers.
• Experience working with a TMS; McLeod experience is a major plus.
• High-value freight experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Track and update shipment statuses using McLeod Software.
• Communicate regularly with drivers regarding shipment updates, timing, and delivery status.
• Manage daily email communication with carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Partner closely with dispatch and account management to troubleshoot and resolve delivery issues.
• Support high-value freight operations while maintaining accurate shipment data and compliance.
• Use Excel to track, log, and validate shipment information.
• Help keep shipments moving smoothly from pickup through delivery.

Skills

Freight brokerage experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

McLeod Software

TMS

Excel

Job description

• Contract-to-hire opportunity

LaSalle Network is partnering with a rapidly growing 3PL in Itasca, IL to hire an Operations Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for someone with freight brokerage or 3PL experience who enjoys a fast-paced logistics environment and wants to grow with a company handling complex, high-value shipments.

What You’ll Do

• Track and update shipment statuses using McLeod Software
• Communicate regularly with drivers regarding shipment updates, timing, and delivery status
• Manage daily email communication with carriers, customers, and internal teams
• Partner closely with dispatch and account management to troubleshoot and resolve delivery issues
• Support high-value freight operations while maintaining accurate shipment data and compliance
• Use Excel to track, log, and validate shipment information
• Help keep shipments moving smoothly from pickup through delivery

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of experience in a 3PL, freight brokerage, transportation, or logistics environment required
• Experience coordinating freight with carriers and/or drivers
• Experience working with a TMS; McLeod experience is a major plus
• High-value freight experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Schedule & Work Setup

• Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM OR
• Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM + Saturday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote initially, with the schedule transitioning to 3 days onsite / 2 days remote when the team moves floors

Compensation & Benefits

• $22/hour with the opportunity to earn additional compensation upon conversion
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit LaSalle Network Consultant Benefits

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.