Transportation Coordinator- Carteret, NJ

The TJX Companies; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to provide clerical support for Distribution Centers. This role involves coordinating reports, liaising with management, and assisting with shipping and receiving tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and growth, offering competitive salaries and solid benefits while fostering a fun and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Solid benefits

Room for advancement

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial for auditing shipments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily reports and paperwork for the transportation department.
• Liaise between management and the transportation department on shipment issues.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

Transportation Coordinator- Carteret, NJ

Style is never in short supply at our more than 500 HomeGoods stores and we are constantly on a mission to provide the little surprises and extra touches that make a house feel like home. Same with working here. Our environment is ever-changing, yet always encouraging. Every shift is a new opportunity to Discover Different.

Work Schedule

Salary Range $20-$22/hr.

Job Summary

Provides transportation clerical support for the Distribution Centers. Serves as liaison between the transportation center and Home Office Transportation Department regarding inbound and outbound shipments. Audits yard for inbound and outbound shipments.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Coordinates, completes and submits all daily reports, bills and paperwork required to be sent to the Home Office Transportation department
• Serves as liaison between DC management and the Home Office Transportation Department on shipment issues
• Coordinates the loading and delivery to Cross-Dock destinations and new stores
• Assists Receiving and Shipping clerical staff with the completion of daily responsibilities. Collects, sorts and files incoming packing lists/manifests from vendors/carriers in preparation for the Lay-up Department
• Communicates with carriers on any problems or concerns directly related to the Worcester DC in the event the Home Office Transportation Department is unable to resolve the issues/concerns
• Special projects as assigned or directed.

Job Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum job skills required to perform this job:

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word specifically)

Minimum experience required to perform this job:

• 6-12 month related experience (Distribution/Transportation preferred)

List specific jobs which could prepare an individual for this job:

• Shipping & Receiving experience
• General warehouse associate

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

At HomeGoods, we embrace the unknown - with new products, new challenges and new ways to make a house a home. Our products add little, special touches to customers' lives and our people do the same for each other. Everyone supports each other to Discover Different - here and throughout the entire TJX family, which includes TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Sierra, and Homesense.

Discover Different means we embrace each other’s differences and unique perspectives.

About the company

The TJX Companies, Inc. is an American multinational off-price department store corporation, headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.