LTL Specialist

LTL Specialist

OH Middlefield - Middlefield, OH 44062

Overview

Salary Range $22.06 - $23.24 Hourly Level Experienced

Description

Job Purpose: The LTL Shipping Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate, efficient, and timely preparation and shipment of all Less Than Truckload (LTL) orders. This role supports daily warehouse operations by managing pick sheets, coordinating with carriers, preparing shipping documentation, and utilizing transportation management systems to optimize freight performance. The position plays a critical role in maintaining safety, minimizing shipping errors, and driving continuous improvement in logistics processes.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, organized work environment, prioritizing safety at all times.
• Print pick sheets for all LTL orders each day.
• Use necessary material handling equipment to pick, prep and stage LTL orders. During peak shipping season, some delegation of this work to other warehouse employees may be necessary.
• Print BOLs and packing lists for each order.
• Weigh and measure each order to determine correct NMFC classification.
• Use online TMS to determine best carrier for each shipment based on cost and service parameters. Schedule each shipment for pick up.
• Maintain and post shipments after pickup.
• File and scan all completed paperwork.
• Communicate with LTL carriers via phone and/or email as needed to resolve any issues related to LTL shipments.
• Research errors and damages related to LTL shipments. Help determine root cause and necessary corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities related to the LTL shipping process in order to improve efficiency, cost and quality.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 12 months cumulative experience in a Warehouse/Distribution environment preferred
• Previous experience working with LTL shipments is preferred
• Forklift experience required.
• Experience with RF Scanner and Warehouse Management Computer Software

Skills

• The ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Excellent communications, organizational, planning, documentation, reporting and time management skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Stand, bend, stretch, sit and reach continuously throughout the shift