Day Transportation Coordinator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Bensenville, IL (Job ID 10086255)

Description

Day Transportation Coordinator

Location: Bensenville, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 4:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Payrate: $24/hour
Work Type: Onsite
Overtime: Occasional overtime as needed

Position Overview

The Day Transportation Coordinator supports daily transportation and warehouse operations by providing clerical and administrative assistance within the receiving office. This role helps ensure smooth coordination between drivers, warehouse clerks, and logistics teams by maintaining accurate documentation, supporting outbound and inbound activities, and responding to day-to-day operational needs.

Under general supervision, the coordinator performs standard yet diversified office and logistics-support tasks that require working knowledge of warehouse operations, transportation processes, and company policies. This is a fast-paced role ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working early morning hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse clerks with receiving orders and checking drivers in and out

• Support transportation and will-call operations, ensuring orders are prepared for outbound movement

• Coordinate documentation related to shipping, receiving, and transportation activity

• Enter, update, and maintain data in internal systems and databases

• Respond to general inquiries related to transportation and logistics activities

• Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse staff, and supervisors

• Organize, file, and maintain accurate paperwork

• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards

• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems

• Comfort with data entry, documentation, and basic reporting

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced logistics environment

• High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Skills

• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Previous transportation, warehouse, or logistics support experience

Soft Skills & Team Fit

• Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing priorities

• Calm, professional demeanor under time pressure

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Reliable, organized, and proactive

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• 1–5 years of related experience preferred

• Warehouse or transportation experience is a plus, not required

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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