Logistics/Transportation Coordinator

Company: AMMON Staffing
Job Title: Transportation Coordinator
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Work Setting: Office / Desk-Based Role
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay: $18.00-$22.00/Hour DOE

Job Overview

AMMON Staffing is recruiting a Transportation Coordinator for a local office-based logistics position in Baton Rouge, LA.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday office role responsible for coordinating carrier scheduling, supporting chemical shipment activity, communicating with internal teams and third-party carriers, and assisting with reporting and issue resolution.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a logistics, transportation, dispatching, scheduling, or customer service office environment. This is a long-term opportunity with a company that values stability, professionalism, and employees who are interested in growing with the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling and coordinating multiple carriers for shipments across various facilities

• Locating carrier capacity for open shipments

• Tendering shipment notifications to third-party carriers

• Working within a customized Transportation Management System

• Communicating with carriers, clients, internal departments, and management

• Monitoring shipment activity and assisting with daily exception resolution

• Tracking and reporting non-conformances

• Supporting logistics management and client management teams

• Performing data entry, tracking, analysis, and reporting

• Using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for daily communication and documentation

• Maintaining accurate records and following established procedures

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, transportation scheduling, dispatching, or customer service preferred

• Stable work history and a strong interest in long-term employment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Proficiency with basic computer operations

• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel

• Ability to work independently at an assigned desk/account while also supporting the larger team

• Experience with chemical shipments, hazardous materials, or carrier coordination is a plus

Preferred Background

• 2 years of college or equivalent work experience preferred

• Previous experience in a transportation, logistics, scheduling, dispatch, carrier coordination, or customer service office role preferred

• Prior experience working with Transportation Management Systems is a plus

• Experience with chemical shipments or hazardous materials is a plus

Additional Information

Selected candidates should be prepared to participate in client interviews and may be asked to provide a resume for review. This role involves a structured training process, and candidates should be committed to learning the company’s procedures and building a long-term career opportunity.

This is an office-based role in Baton Rouge, LA. It is not a remote position.