Remote Freight & Logistics Coordinator| Cost-Savvy Shipments

Lifting Gear Hire Corp; Bridgeview (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Full benefits package

401(k) with 5% match

Training program

Job summary

Lifting Gear Hire Corp in Bridgeview, IL, is seeking a Logistics/Freight Coordinator to manage outbound and inbound freight across LGH locations nationwide. You will book freight, issue POs, confirm shipments, and provide proactive status updates to customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes cost reduction and process efficiency, requires strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving, and offers training with remote work after onboarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous logistics experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm, focused, and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Book and oversee the full freight process for outbound and inbound shipments using multiple freight methods.
• Create purchase orders for each shipment and verify PO numbers on freight invoices.
• Provide daily confirmations of shipments with customers, rental reps, freight suppliers, and vendors.
• Communicate freight load numbers and shipping pro numbers as needed.
• Utilize the best freight method to reduce costs.
• Coordinate with the Rental Desk to confirm shipments and provide status updates.
• Monitor Returns Report and take timely action as defined by procedures.
• Monitor email and Echo reports to address freight requests and updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lifting Gear Hire Corp in Bridgeview, IL, is seeking a Logistics/Freight Coordinator to manage outbound and inbound freight across LGH locations nationwide. You will book freight, issue POs, confirm shipments, and provide proactive status updates to customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes cost reduction and process efficiency, requires strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving, and offers training with remote work after onboarding.