Port Operations Admin Coordinator – Shipping & Yard Ops

Georgia Ports Authority; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority is seeking an Operations Administrative Coordinator at the Gainesville Inland Port. The role supports container handling operations, payroll, and employee matters under supervision of the Assistant Manager.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), the ability to work fast-paced shifts, and strong communication skills with customers and staff. Training on GPA systems and safety initiatives is provided.

Qualifications

• Typing ability required.
• Ability to handle fast pace and stress daily.
• Must communicate professionally with customers and employees.
• Ability to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Experience with shipping operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties (filing, mail distribution, copying, telephone).
• Keep time cards for hourly staff; know shift, overtime, benefits policies.
• Serve as Customer Experience Center for Gainesville Inland Port.
• Enter and verify orders in NAVIS and terminal systems; ensure completeness.
• Coordinate movement of containers within Gainesville Inland Port; plan imports/exports.
• Process service orders for billing (dig moves, stack relocations, gate overtime).
• Train other administrative staff as needed.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Typing ability

Fast-paced work

Professional communication

Shift work and overtime

Problem analysis

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

Tools

NAVIS system

Job description

Georgia Ports Authority is seeking an Operations Administrative Coordinator at the Gainesville Inland Port. The role supports container handling operations, payroll, and employee matters under supervision of the Assistant Manager.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), the ability to work fast-paced shifts, and strong communication skills with customers and staff. Training on GPA systems and safety initiatives is provided.