Strategic Truck Scheduler: Route Optimization & Shipments

Onealmfgservices; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neal Manufacturing Services is seeking a Truck Scheduler in Cedar Falls, IA. The role schedules and routes shipments to balance customer service with cost efficiency, working Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm.

Built on a century of family-owned manufacturing, the company emphasizes growth and teamwork, offering long-term career paths. The position requires shop experience, ability to obtain forklift/crane certifications, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Two or more years working in a shop or manufacturing setting.
• Able to obtain OMS Forklift and Overhead Crane certifications.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
• Experience with ERP system required.
• Able to work in a high-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
• Speak conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule orders for shipment: assign shipment card weight, trailer number, date, etc.
• Prepare bills of lading for outgoing shipments.
• Ship return authorizations as required.
• Assign loads to various freight lines.
• Assist in shipping "will call" orders for customers.
• Prepare ASNs for customers, when required.
• Enter information into customer portals, as necessary.
• Compile all required paperwork for customers, vendors, carrier and third-party logistics entities.
• Collaborate with customers to ship parts, as necessary.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments and employees in the plant to facilitate the shipment of priority parts.
• Package orders, as needed. Assist on floor, as needed.
• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.

Skills

Shop experience

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

ERP system experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Conversational English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

O'Neal Manufacturing Services is seeking a Truck Scheduler in Cedar Falls, IA. The role schedules and routes shipments to balance customer service with cost efficiency, working Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm.

Built on a century of family-owned manufacturing, the company emphasizes growth and teamwork, offering long-term career paths. The position requires shop experience, ability to obtain forklift/crane certifications, and strong Excel/ERP skills.