What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at ElevaIT Solutions?
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: South Chesterfield, VA
Shift: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Client Overview
You would be joining a manufacturing and warehouse operation that produces refrigeration and display equipment used by grocery and retail stores across the country. The facility handles high volumes of outbound shipments every day, so the traffic and logistics team plays a key role in keeping products moving on schedule.
Top 3 Skills
- Shipping and logistics coordination
- Data entry and recordkeeping accuracy
- Freight and carrier communication
What You'll Do
- Log, route, and track outbound orders from start to finish
- Determine the best shipping method based on routes, procedures, and rates
- Obtain freight charges and prepare shipping paperwork for billing
- Record shipment details such as weight, charges, and any damages or discrepancies
- Contact carriers to arrange shipping and delivery
- Work with vendors and carriers to resolve issues like damages or shortages
- Calculate shipping, storage, and space costs as needed
What We Need From You
- High school diploma or GED, or two or more years of related experience
- Strong data entry accuracy and basic math skills
- Comfortable using standard office software and systems
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred/Bonus
- Prior experience in a shipping, receiving, or traffic department
- Experience working directly with freight carriers or logistics vendors
About Elevait
Elevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.
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ElevaIT is a certified and values driven Service-Disabled Veteran owned global staffing and IT professional services firm serving Fortune 1000 clients with customized and scalable workforce solutions. Leveraging talent intelligence analytics, our scalable recruiting platform puts diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at the forefront of everything we do.