Ultimate Staffing is hiring a Freight Coordinator to work onsite in Irvine, CA. This is a great fit for someone who has worked in a truckload-heavy environment, is comfortable booking freight directly with carriers ( up to 100+ loads a week) and has experience negotiating rates.
100% onsite, pay is up to $36/ hour based on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate domestic freight movements from pickup through final delivery.
- Schedule transportation services and confirm shipment details with carriers and business partners.
- Handle 100+ loads a week.
- Monitor freight activity and provide timely updates regarding shipment status.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation-related inquiries and issue resolution.
- Work closely with suppliers, customers, warehouses, and internal departments to ensure seamless execution.
- Review and maintain transportation records, shipping documents, invoices, and proof-of-delivery documentation.
- Utilize transportation and business systems to update shipment information, track performance, and maintain data integrity.
- Analyze shipping challenges and develop practical solutions to minimize service disruptions.
- Assist in carrier selection and support freight cost management initiatives.
- Coordinate across multiple transportation modes including truckload, LTL, and other freight services as required.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and transportation documentation standards.
- Support process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in special projects and reporting requests as needed.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, dispatching, freight brokerage, or a related operational role.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field is a plus.
- Experience coordinating a high volume of shipments while managing shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Outlook.
- Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP systems, or similar business platforms is preferred.
- Understanding of transportation processes, freight documentation, and logistics best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
What We're Looking For
- Someone who takes initiative and follows through on commitments.
- A professional who communicates proactively and keeps stakeholders informed.
- An individual who can identify potential issues early and help drive solutions.
- A team player who remains flexible and effective in a rapidly changing environment.
- A logistics professional who is passionate about delivering excellent service and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) contribution
- PTO
- Additional onsite perks- free lunch daily, unlimited snacks
- Growth potential
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.