Warehouse Shipping Clerk

Job Description Job Description

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Job description:

Logistics Coordinator

Position Summary

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily transportation, shipping, and receiving activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. This role works closely with carriers, warehouse teams, vendors, and internal departments to ensure on-time deliveries, accurate documentation, and optimal freight performance. The Logistics Coordinator plays a key role in controlling freight costs, maintaining service levels, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Freight Management

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with carriers (LTL, FTL, parcel, air, ocean as applicable).
• Schedule pickups and deliveries to ensure on-time performance.
• Negotiate rates and assist in managing carrier relationships.
• Audit freight invoices for accuracy and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Track shipments and proactively communicate delays or issues.
• Support RFP processes and carrier bid events.

Operational Coordination

• Work closely with warehouse and fulfillment teams to align shipping schedules with production timelines.
• Ensure proper documentation for all shipments (BOLs, packing lists, export documents, etc.).
• Maintain accurate shipment records in ERP/TMS systems.
• Monitor freight KPIs including cost per shipment, on-time delivery, and claims ratio.

Inventory & Compliance

• Manage freight claims and damage reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and transportation regulations.
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy initiatives as needed.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Identify cost-saving opportunities in shipping methods and carrier selection.
• Analyze freight data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Assist leadership in forecasting freight budgets and tracking spend.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 2-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in warehouse or fulfillment environments strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Labor Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability

Company Description Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you! Company Description Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market. Thank you!