Freight Coordinator I

The Resource

Clemmons, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Billing, Cargo/Freight, Consulting, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Documentation, High School Diploma, IBM AS-400 Server, Logistics, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Process Development, Product Documentation, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Shipping Documents, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Transportation and Logistics
LOCATION
Clemmons, NC
POSTED
5 days ago
Freight Coordinator

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour (Higher pay may be considered for highly qualified candidates)
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Join a Leading Manufacturing and Distribution Team

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Freight Coordinator to support shipping, transportation, and export operations at their Winston-Salem manufacturing facility. This position plays a critical role in coordinating outbound shipments, arranging freight pickups, processing export documentation, and ensuring products move efficiently through the supply chain.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in logistics, transportation coordination, shipping administration, freight billing, AS400 systems, and Microsoft Excel who enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Freight Coordinator is responsible for coordinating outbound shipments, preparing bills of lading, processing invoices, scheduling freight carriers, handling export documentation, and maintaining accurate shipping records. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to multitask while supporting daily shipping operations.

Key Responsibilities
Shipping & Transportation Coordination
  • Create, process, and maintain bills of lading for outbound shipments
  • Schedule freight pickups with carriers via phone, email, and other communication channels
  • Verify shipment documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Coordinate shipment priorities to meet customer and production demands
  • Dispatch switcher drivers for trailer movements within the facility
  • Schedule and coordinate outbound freight shipments
Documentation & Administration
  • Generate bills of lading, invoices, and shipping documentation using AS400 and PC-based systems
  • Validate completed shipping paperwork and obtain required signatures
  • Process transportation billing and freight invoicing
  • Maintain organized shipping records and documentation files
  • Create and distribute daily shipping and logistics reports
Export & International Shipping
  • Process export documentation and customs paperwork
  • Create commercial invoices for international shipments
  • Ensure export documents are distributed to appropriate parties
  • Maintain export compliance records and documentation files
Reporting & Systems Management
  • Utilize Microsoft Excel extensively for reporting, tracking, and logistics data management
  • Generate departmental reports using AS400 and Excel
  • Review receiving and shipping data for accuracy
  • Monitor shipment statuses and provide updates as needed
Education & Experience
Required
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 6 months of relevant office, logistics, shipping, or transportation experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and reporting tools
Preferred
  • 1–3 years of experience in:
    • Freight Coordination
    • Logistics Administration
    • Transportation Billing
    • Shipping & Receiving Operations
    • Export Documentation
    • Order Processing or Order Coordination
  • College degree preferred
Why Join Our Client?
  • Competitive pay starting at $20–$22 per hour
  • Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
  • First-shift schedule with consistent weekday hours
  • Opportunity to gain experience in logistics, transportation, and export operations
Apply Today

If you're looking for a Freight Coordinator job in Winston-Salem, NC, and have experience in logistics, transportation coordination, freight scheduling, shipping administration, AS400, export documentation, supply chain operations, or advanced Excel reporting, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career.
 

About the Company

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The Resource

The Resource is a full-service staffing, professional recruiting and consulting firm based in North Carolina. Privately owned and operated for over 30 years, people are at the heart of our organization, and we take a hands-on approach to each client and candidate relationship.

At The Resource, we’re passionate about assisting candidates in finding the next step in their career path, and ensuring it’s a role in a company where they will enjoy growing personally and professionally long-term. Utilizing The Core Assessment in the screening process, we’re able to understand a person’s innate unchanging nature and help individual’s learn about themselves. Our professional recruiters then utilize the candidate’s skill set and The Core results to match them to available positions in organizations where they will thrive. Further, we coach candidates on how to best market themselves for a given job.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://www.theresource.org/