Job Details

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: Based on experience

• With experience: $30,000-$45,000 annually
• Without experience: $11.00-$15.00 per hour

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.