Traffic Specialist

Dayzim; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Ordnance in Middletown, NY is seeking a Traffic Specialist to keep critical shipments moving safely, accurately, and on time. You will review documentation, coordinate with carriers and internal teams, and prepare shipping pouches in line with procedures.

The role requires 3+ years in traffic or logistics, a valid REAL ID driver's license, and the ability to work under government-plant rules. The salary range listed reflects pay transparency laws and geographic considerations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of related traffic/shipping/logistics experience.
• Valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license required.
• Background screening is mandatory for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Review shipment worksheets and bills of lading for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate outbound shipment activity with carriers, Central Stores, and supervision.
• Process and maintain shipment data in transportation systems (ETA, DTTS/TGIS).
• Generate and track weekly and monthly operational reports and logs.
• Apply government-plant methods and regulations to shipping duties to ensure compliance.
• Identify issues and coordinate improvements to shipment processes and systems.

Skills

Traffic knowledge

Shipping documentation

DOT compliance

Documentation review

Carrier coordination

Data-driven decision making

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

ETA/DTTS/TGIS

Shipment tracking spreadsheets

Logistics data entry systems

Job description

Keep It Moving. Keep the Mission on Track!

As a Traffic Specialist at American Ordnance, you’ll help keep critical shipments moving safely, accurately, and on time. From coordinating with carriers and internal teams to preparing shipping documents and tracking materials, you’ll play an important role in supporting our mission. If you have experience in shipping, logistics, transportation, or material movement and love keeping things organized, we want to hear from you!

As the Traffic Specialist, here's the work you'll do:

• Review shipment worksheets, ammunition data cards, bills of lading, and supporting shipment documentation for accuracy and completeness. Prepare commercial and government shipment documentation and required shipping pouches in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate outbound shipment activity with carrier representatives, Central Stores personnel, and supervision. Arrange carrier pickups, issue shipping instructions, and help resolve material or LTL shipment issues to support timely movement of goods.
• Process and maintain shipment data in applicable transportation systems, including ETA and DTTS/TGIS when information is not transferred automatically. Ensure system entries are accurate, traceable, and aligned with shipping documentation.
• Generate, maintain, and track weekly and monthly operational reports, shipment tracking spreadsheets, and seal control logs. Reconcile data, identify discrepancies, and support timely submission of required reports.
• Apply knowledge of Government-plant methods, policies, regulations, procedures, ammunition nomenclature, and lot history in the performance of traffic and shipping duties. Support compliance with internal requirements and customer shipment expectations.
• Identify documentation, tracking, or process issues within assigned work and support practical improvements to shipment processes and systems. Coordinate with internal customers to maintain service reliability and meet business needs.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Working knowledge of traffic, transportation, shipping documentation, and material movement practices sufficient to support commercial and government shipments.
• Knowledge of applicable shipping procedures, DOT-related requirements, and government-plant documentation controls sufficient to maintain compliance shipment records.
• Ability to review shipment worksheets, ammunition data cards, bills of lading, reports, and logs for accuracy, completeness, traceability, and required follow-up.
• Ability to use ETA, DTTS/TGIS, shipment tracking spreadsheets, seal control logs, and standard business applications to enter, reconcile, and maintain transportation data.
• Ability to coordinate shipment issues with carriers, Central Stores, supervision, and internal customers to support timely and accurate shipment execution.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, prioritize competing shipment documentation needs, and identify process or data discrepancies within assigned traffic activities.

And these qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• 3+ years of related traffic, shipping, transportation, materials, inventory, or logistics documentation experience, including experience preparing or reviewing shipment records, bills of lading, and commercial or government shipping documentation. Required
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner, indicating it is federally compliant.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

  Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

  In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws,the salary range for this role is $42,560 - $63,840 annually. Please note that this range is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amounts may vary based on experience and geographic location. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

We care about our Employee's and it shows!

Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery

Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)

Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)

Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)

Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)

Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)

Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)

Lifting motion or lifting objectsClimbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)

Walking

Hearing

Repetitive motions of any part of the body

Talking

Kneeling, crouching or crawling

Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time

Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language

Ability to read complex documents in [English] language

Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)

Capacity to reason and make sound decisions

Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment

Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site

Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity
Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail] , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.