Advanced Associate, Transportation & Material Processor

Pearson plc

Cedar Rapids, IA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Billing, Communication Skills, Content Delivery/Distribution, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Material Moving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Production Planning, Shipping Documents, Warehousing
LOCATION
Cedar Rapids, IA
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Title: Transportation and Material Processor

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Transportation and Material Processor to join our logistics team. This entry-level role supports daily transportation operations, including shipment coordination, documentation, and vendor collaboration. The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, and capable of managing tasks from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Code and approve invoices related to transportation costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance

  • Assist in the production planning cycle, including carrier assignment and shipment coordination

  • Coordinate with customers to investigate and resolve lost or delayed shipments

  • Schedule and prepare shipping documentation for LTL (less-than-truckload) and full truckload shipments

  • Prepare international shipping paperwork using internal and external systems

  • Collaborate with logistics vendors to support project requirements and meet service expectations

Required / Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to follow workflows from beginning to end and manage multiple tasks

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with customers and vendors

  • Willingness to learn and adapt as new projects and processes are introduced

  • Prior experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse environment is a plus

  • Some college coursework or degree completion preferred

Hourly Rate: $24.00

Note: This is a Part-time, Temporary role. Applications are accepted until July 1, 2026.

This position is NOT bonus/benefits eligible. Information and guidelines on benefits offered is here.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Production

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DELIVERY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: PART_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 24562

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