Logistics Coordinator
Schwend, Inc.Logistics Coordinator – Full-Time Schwend Logistics Inc. | Elko, GA | Monday–Friday | Full Benefits Ready for a fast-paced role where no two days are the same? Schwend Logistics Inc., one of the region’s leading dry bulk carriers, is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated, organized, and resourceful Logistics Coordinator to join our Elko, GA terminal! This is an opportunity to become part of an established, team-oriented operation where communication, problem-solving, and keeping things moving are all part of the job. You’ll work alongside two other dispatchers and a Terminal Manager to coordinate our fleet, support our drivers, and keep freight moving efficiently. If you enjoy solving problems, thinking on your feet, building relationships, and juggling multiple priorities, this could be the opportunity for you! What You’ll Do Our Logistics Coordinators wear several hats throughout the day, combining the responsibilities of a dispatcher, freight broker, and load planner. Your work helps keep our drivers moving, our customers informed, and our operations running smoothly. Responsibilities include: Plan and coordinate loads: Build driver routes and weekly plans while matching customer needs with driver and equipment availability. Keep drivers moving: Communicate pickup and delivery instructions, schedules, directions, and load details clearly and accurately. Support our drivers: Help troubleshoot breakdowns, resolve issues, and address potential delays or service problems. Coordinate with customers and partners: Communicate with customers, brokers, mills, and production teams to keep freight moving and expectations on track. Find and secure freight: Source loads, negotiate freight rates, submit rate quotes, and broker loads when company equipment is unavailable. Manage load details: Enter customer orders, schedule pickup and delivery appointments through customer portals, and maintain accurate records. Monitor routes and driver plans: Review planned routes, coordinate updates with the dispatch team, and help ensure driver pay is accurate. Solve problems proactively: Anticipate potential service issues, prioritize competing demands, and work with the team to find effective solutions. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates well, and follows through. You don’t need to know everything on day one, but you do need to be willing to learn, think independently, and work collaboratively. The ideal candidate will have: Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. A proactive, self-directed approach to work. The ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain positive relationships with drivers and coworkers. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience in customer service, management, logistics, dispatching, freight brokerage, or load planning. Relevant experience is valuable, but we’re especially interested in finding someone with the right combination of initiative, organization, communication, and problem-solving ability. Schedule & On-Call Responsibilities Regular schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Location: In person at our Elko, GA terminal. On-call rotation: One week at a time, shared among the team. During your assigned on-call week, work calls are transferred to a company cell phone that you take home. Drivers may call with emergencies after hours, and you’ll help resolve the situation or provide assistance as needed. After-hours responsibilities are limited to driver emergencies and assistance; freight planning and brokering are not required after hours. This position is salaried, and candidates should be comfortable balancing a structured week…