Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator - Third Shift

Location: Columbus OH 43218
Schedule: Third Shift / Overnight
Employment Type: Contract
Pay: Competitive hourly rate DOE
Openings: 2

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a rapidly growing transportation and logistics organization that provides technology-driven freight and supply chain solutions to customers across the country.

The company operates in a fast-paced high-volume logistics environment and is adding two Logistics Coordinators to its overnight operations team in Columbus.

This is a fully onsite opportunity ideal for someone who is comfortable working overnight monitoring time-sensitive shipments communicating with drivers and internal teams and quickly addressing issues that could impact pickups or deliveries.

Available Overnight Shifts

Two contractors will be hired for third-shift coverage:

* 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM
* 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

The operation runs Monday through Sunday. Candidates must be comfortable with overnight hours and working weekends based on their assigned schedule.

What Youll Do

• Coordinate and monitor carrier shipments to support on-time pickups and deliveries
• Monitor inbound and outbound load movements using internal tracking systems and transportation tools
• Maintain communication with carriers drivers shippers and internal operations teams
• Identify shipment delays missed pickups delivery issues or other exceptions and escalate appropriately
• Provide timely shipment status updates and assist with resolving transportation issues
• Review and update shipment documentation including purchase orders bills of lading invoices and related records
• Maintain accurate shipment information within internal systems
• Collaborate with operations and dispatch teams to keep shipments moving efficiently
• Follow established procedures for shipment tracking communication scheduling and escalation
• Provide dependable overnight coverage in a fast-paced logistics environment

What Were Looking For

• Previous logistics transportation freight dispatch shipping supply chain or operations experience preferred
• Experience monitoring shipments loads deliveries or transportation activity strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and comfort speaking with drivers carriers customers and internal teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and respond quickly when issues arise
• Comfortable working independently during overnight hours
• Reliable attendance and ability to consistently work a third-shift schedule
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn transportation and shipment-tracking systems

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from freight brokerage transportation trucking dispatch 3PL warehouse logistics shipping and receiving distribution carrier operations or other time-sensitive logistics environments.

Previous third-shift or overnight experience is highly preferred.

Work Location

Columbus OH 43218

This position is fully onsite. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance and have reliable transportation to and from the worksite during overnight hours.