Logistics Specialist; LTL

Position: Logistics Specialist (LTL)
Location: Lauderdale

Platinum Benefits - $250 medical deductible & we cover 75% of your premiums - medical/dental/vision/401K in the first 30 days - Great Company Culture & Team + Fast Paced!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by:
Chelsea Piekarski
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Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a long-established, national organization operating within a regulated, highly service-driven industry. Our operations support customers across the U.S., with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and execution. The transportation team plays a critical role in ensuring products move efficiently and on time, partnering closely with internal teams and external carriers. Our culture values accountability, responsiveness, and collaboration, and we operate primarily in an in-person environment to support speed and communication.

Why join us?

• Platinum benefits - medical, dental, vision and 401K while you're a contractor
• High-visibility role supporting critical daily operations
• Built-in cross training and structured handoff
• Collaborative, in-person team environment
• Exposure to multiple transportation modes and carriers
• Opportunity to contribute immediately and make an impact

Job Details

This contract Logistics Specialist will support daily transportation operations with a primary focus on coordinating and dispatching Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipments. The role is execution-heavy and service-oriented, requiring strong organization, responsiveness, and comfort managing time-sensitive requests that come in primarily through email. Cross training is intentionally built into the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Dispatch and schedule LTL shipments using third-party carriers
• Manage a high volume of inbound emails related to shipping requests, tracking, ETAs, and rate quotes
• Respond to time-sensitive requests, often within the hour
• Coordinate shipments originating from multiple distribution points delivering nationally
• Communicate with internal partners and external carriers to ensure timely execution
• Maintain shipment details and updates within ERP systems (training provided)
• Support freight issue resolution and shipment changes
• Collaborate with a transportation team handling LTL, bulk, and van shipments

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or dispatching
• LTL experience preferred
• Strong email organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• ERP experience preferred (training provided)
• Hazmat experience helpful but not required

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