Salary: USD22 - USD23 per hour
Our client, a rapidly growing 3PL in Itasca, IL, is looking 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’s the job?
- 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’s needed?
- 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
- 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
- High-value freight experience preferred
- Compensation: $23.00/hour, with the opportunity to earn additional compensation upon conversion
- Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite/3 days remote initially, moving to 3 days onsite/2 days remote when the new office opens)
- Schedule (three options):
- Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM (off Saturday and Sunday)
- Sunday-Thursday, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM (off Friday and Saturday)
- Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, plus Saturday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM (off Sunday and Monday)
- Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire