Transportation Coordinator

Job Title: Transportation Coordinator

Location: Cambridge, ON

Pay Rate: $22.00/hour + vacation pay

Type: Temporary (6 months with possibility of extension)

Schedule: Friday-Monday 4x10 8-630pm

Kelly Services is hiring on behalf of our client in Cambridge for Transportation Coordinator role. This position supports after hours transportation operations, acting as the main point of contact for customers, drivers, and carriers.

• Act as primary contact for customers, drivers, and carriers during afternoon/evening operations
• Provide shipment updates and respond to inquiries via phone, email, and dispatch systems
• Monitor trips to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries
• Assign loads and coordinate with drivers and dispatch teams as needed
• Track shipment activity using Trimble and update internal systems
• Handle after-hours issues including delays, breakdowns, and missed pickups
• Coordinate with maintenance or road service for equipment issues
• Escalate urgent issues to day-shift teams when required
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and exception documentation
• Ensure smooth shift handoffs between teams

• Previous experience in transportation/logistics required
• Supply Chain education is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment

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Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance. In addition, employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law.

Please note:

The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

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