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Transportation Coordinator

Multiquip, Cypress, CA, United States


Transportation Coordinator
Cypress, California, United States

Full Time, Non-Exempt, Hybrid (Cypress, CA)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly responsive

Transportation Coordinator

to support high-volume freight operations for our distribution facilities. This role plays a vital part in ensuring timely, accurate, and cost-effective shipments by managing freight quotes, coordinating carrier pickups, and resolving daily transportation issues in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

If you thrive in logistics operations, enjoy problem solving on the fly, and can manage multiple shipments under tight deadlines, this role offers a strong opportunity to contribute to overall supply chain efficiency.

What You’ll Do
Transportation & Freight Coordination

Obtain a high volume of freight quotes for LTL, partial truckload, and full truckload shipments and communicate pricing and transit details to Sales within tight deadlines.

Coordinate with carriers to arrange pickups and ensure all time-sensitive shipment requirements are met.

Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding high freight costs, extended transit times, and shipment delays.

Shipment Processing & TMS Management

Process a high daily volume of orders in the Transportation Management System (TMS).

Consolidate freight into shipments, update shipment financials, select best value carriers, and generate shipping documentation including Bills of Lading (BOLs) and shipping labels.

Accurately build palletized shipments in the TMS, including weights, dimensions, freight class, and shipment details.

Ensure shipment setup and shipping notes align with quoted details to minimize billing discrepancies and service issues.

Issue Resolution & Market Awareness

Monitor shipments and proactively resolve exceptions such as late pickups, delayed carrier arrivals, and service failures.

Apply working knowledge of NMFC codes, freight class, and general freight market conditions to support accurate shipping decisions.

Compliance & Additional Responsibilities

Perform work in compliance with Multiquip JSox policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager in support of daily operations.

What You Bring
Experience & Education

Bachelors degree required; preference for Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.

1+ year of experience in transportation, logistics, shipping, or freight operations preferred but not required.

Transportation & Technical Knowledge

Basic understanding of LTL, partial truckload, and full truckload shipping.

Familiarity with NMFC codes and freight class preferred.

Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) or shipping systems is a plus.

Communication & Work Style

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work with urgency in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

Dependable, responsive, and consistent in daily execution.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.

Frequently required to use hands for handling, reaching, and operating systems.

Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Frequently required to talk and hear.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

$23.00/hr-$27.00/hr

11 paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off accruing up to 4 weeks per year

Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)

Company paid Life, AD&D, Short Term & Long Term Disability

Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

MetLife Hyatt Legal and AFLAC plans

Employee Assistance Program

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.

Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background investigation. E-Verify is used to verify a candidates legal right to work in the U.S.

Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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