Rail Yard Logistics Coordinator

Road & Rail Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Road & Rail Services in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage inbound and outbound shipments, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance across logistics activities. This on-site, office-based role sits at a fertilizer plant and requires comfort working in an industrial environment.

You will coordinate daily truck schedules, prepare shipping documents, and support payroll tracking and onboarding while collaborating with drivers, plant personnel, and leadership to

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily truck schedules and communicating with drivers and carriers.
• Preparing and reviewing shipping documents, including bills of lading and required compliance paperwork.
• Maintaining accurate logs, reports, and shipment records using internal systems and Excel.
• Supporting payroll‑related tracking, onboarding paperwork, and general administrative duties.
• Assisting with compliance documentation aligned with FRA, OSHA, and EPA standards.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Logistics Coordinator - Chattanooga, TN. Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour.

Join Road & Rail Services as a Logistics Coordinator and build a long‑term career where attention to detail, organization, and communication are essential to success. The Logistics Coordinator role is a critical administrative position supporting daily operations inside an active industrial environment.

As a Logistics Coordinator in Chattanooga, TN, you will be responsible for coordinating shipments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance across all logistics activities. This Logistics Coordinator position is primarily office‑based but located on‑site at a fertilizer plant, so comfort working in an industrial setting is important. The Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by supporting both field teams and external partners.

Position Overview

In this Logistics Coordinator role, you will manage the flow of inbound and outbound shipments while handling the documentation and communication that keeps operations efficient and compliant. You'll work closely with drivers, plant personnel, and leadership to ensure timelines are met and reporting is accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily truck schedules and communicating with drivers and carriers.
• Preparing and reviewing shipping documents, including bills of lading and required compliance paperwork.
• Maintaining accurate logs, reports, and shipment records using internal systems and Excel.
• Supporting payroll‑related tracking, onboarding paperwork, and general administrative duties.
• Assisting with compliance documentation aligned with FRA, OSHA, and EPA standards.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator who is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment. Prior experience in logistics, transportation, or administrative support is helpful, but not required.

• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear communication skills and a team‑oriented mindset.
• Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment.
• Prior experience in logistics, transportation, or administrative support is helpful, but not required.

Road & Rail Services has been a trusted leader in rail‑related logistics since 1987, offering stable, long‑term career opportunities with room for growth. If you're ready to step into a Logistics Coordinator role where your work directly impacts operations, apply today.