Traffic Specialist

Day & Zimmermann Company; Middletown (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Ordnance is seeking a Traffic Specialist to ensure shipments move safely, accurately, and on time. You will review documents, coordinate with carriers, and maintain transportation data to support compliant, efficient government and commercial shipments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in traffic/shipping, a REAL ID-compliant license, and the ability to work with ETA/DTTS/TGIS systems while helping improve processes and reporting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 3+ years in traffic/shipping/logistics documentation.
• Valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license (federal).
• Background screening required; comply with pay transparency rules.
• Salary range listed: $42,560–$63,840 annually.

Responsibilities

• Review shipment worksheets, data cards, bills of lading, and documents for accuracy. Prepare shipping docs for commercial and government shipments.
• Coordinate outbound shipment activity with carriers, Central Stores, and supervision; arrange pickups and issue instructions.
• Process and maintain shipment data in ETA, DTTS/TGIS, and tracking systems; ensure entries are accurate and traceable.
• Generate and track weekly/monthly reports, shipment tracking spreadsheets, and seal control logs; reconcile data and resolve discrepancies.
• Apply knowledge of government-plant methods, policies, regulations, ammunition nomenclature, and lot history in traffic duties; ensure compliance.
• Identify issues and coordinate with internal customers to improve shipment processes and reliability.

Skills

Traffic knowledge

Shipping documentation

Material movement

ETA/DTTS/TGIS usage

Carrier coordination

Data reconciliation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ETA system

DTTS/TGIS

Shipment tracking spreadsheets

Job description

Job Description:

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.)