Position: Carrier Operations Coordinator - Pickup and Delivery
Pay Rate: Starting at $21 per hour
Schedule: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm for training, after that could be 11am - 8pm
The Carrier Operations Coordinator - Pickup and Delivery supports day-to-day transportation services within a network of third-party carriers and terminal partners. They help ensure shipments are picked up and delivered on time while maintaining accurate and timely system updates. They monitor carrier performance, document service activity, and escalate issues as needed to maintain a high level of service. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, they are central to delivering a smooth and reliable customer experience.
Responsibilities
Enter and maintain accurate shipment data, including proof-of-service and delivery documentation.
Monitor carrier performance against key expectations and metrics, including timeliness and documentation standards.
Ensure proof-of-service data is entered promptly (e.g., within 30 minutes of service completion).
Verify proof-of-delivery documentation is visible to customers within required timeframes.
Assist in identifying and reporting service issues, delays, or exceptions for resolution,
Communicate professionally with internal teams, terminal personnel, and carrier partners.
Coordinate vendor and terminal team interactions to minimize handoff delays.
Review carrier invoices and flag discrepancies based on contractual guidelines.
Evaluate accessorial charges for accuracy and proper documentation.
Participate in initial investigations of lost or delayed freight and escalate as needed.
Maintain organized records and ensure data accuracy across multiple systems.
All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in customer service, operations, logistics, or administrative support preferred (including internships or part-time jobs).
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow processes and maintain data accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic with a willingness to learn
Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events.
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
The foundation product for Forward Air is our expedited linehaul service, offering consistent and reliable transit and on-time, damage-free deliveries. By locating terminals on or near airports and maintaining a scheduled transportation network, we are able to arrange for convenient and consistent service with broad geographic coverage. Shipments of varying sizes (TL/LTL) are received at our terminals and transported by contracted service providers either (1) on a direct truck to the destination terminal, (2) through our Columbus, Ohio central sorting hub, or (3) through one of our 12 regional hubs, where they are unloaded, sorted, and reloaded in rapid fashion. After reloading the shipments, our contracted service providers deliver them to the destination city for early morning recovery. Through our Forward Air Complete® cartage service, customers also can have shipments picked up from the shipper, delivered to the final consignee, or transferred at the airport, simplifying the freight management processes. These options allow us to maximize handling efficiency of each shipment while minimizing freight loss and damage, improving transit times over traditional ground transportation.