{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4c6e8ea3880edb4f8a8ab676","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c6e8ea3880edb4f8a8ab676","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c6e8ea3880edb4f8a8ab676","title":"Logistics Coordinator - 1st Shift","description":"Job Title: Logistics CoordinatorIndustry: ManufacturingLocation: South Chesterfield, VAShift: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PMContract: 90 Days + Extensions/ConversionClient OverviewYou would be joining a manufacturing and warehouse operation that produces refrigeration and display equipment used by grocery and retail stores across the country. The facility handles high volumes of outbound shipments every day, so the traffic and logistics team plays a key role in keeping products moving on schedule.Top 3 SkillsShipping and logistics coordinationData entry and recordkeeping accuracyFreight and carrier communicationWhat You'll DoLog, route, and track outbound orders from start to finishDetermine the best shipping method based on routes, procedures, and ratesObtain freight charges and prepare shipping paperwork for billingRecord shipment details such as weight, charges, and any damages or discrepanciesContact carriers to arrange shipping and deliveryWork with vendors and carriers to resolve issues like damages or shortagesCalculate shipping, storage, and space costs as neededWhat We Need From YouHigh school diploma or GED, or two or more years of related experienceStrong data entry accuracy and basic math skillsComfortable using standard office software and systemsAble to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 70 poundsAble to work independently and as part of a teamPreferred/BonusPrior experience in a shipping, receiving, or traffic departmentExperience working directly with freight carriers or logistics vendorsAbout ElevaitElevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.Buzzwordsshipping, logistics, freight, carrier, routing, tracking, dispatch, dispatching, dispatcher, warehouse, distribution, outbound, inbound, bol, ladings, receiving, recordkeeping, dataentry, clerical, clerk, coordinator, scheduling, schedulerTop 3 LinkedIn Job TitlesTraffic CoordinatorLogistics CoordinatorShipping ClerkInternal Market RecapPay Positioning: $21/hr is solidly mid-market to above-market for a Traffic Clerk/Coordinator role in the Richmond/Chesterfield County area, where comparable postings typically run fifteen to nineteen dollars per hour. Should be a strong pull for the location and skill level required.Competitive Landscape: Regional 3PLs and manufacturing staffing firms are the primary competitors for this candidate pool in this market.Contractor vs FTE Trends: Contract to possible extension is standard for this role category at this facility given ongoing volume from the Dover Hillphoenix expansion.Selling Points to Lead With: Above-market pay for the role level, straightforward 1st shift schedule, stable weekday hours, growing facility with ongoing headcount need.Candidate Profile: Someone with basic administrative or clerical experience, comfortable with data entry, ideally with some exposure to shipping or logistics but not required.Sourcing Channels: LinkedIn zip code radius search around South Chesterfield, VA, Indeed, ZipRecruiter.Boolean Search String(clerk OR coordinator OR dispatcher) AND (traffic OR logistics OR shipping OR freight) AND (routing OR routes OR carrier OR carriers OR bol OR \"bill of lading\" OR ladings OR dispatch OR dispatching OR tracking OR track OR outbound OR inbound) AND (dataentry OR \"data entry\" OR recordkeeping OR clerical) AND (warehouse OR distribution OR manufacturing)","company":"Elevait Solutions","rawCompany":"elevait solutions","city":"Colonial Heights","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T11:32:24.882Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1081.00","title":"Logisticians","slug":"logisticians"},{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"},{"code":"43-5061.00","title":"Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks","slug":"production-planning-and-expediting-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"488999","title":"All Other Support Activities for Transportation","slug":"all-other-support-activities-for-transportation"},{"code":"488510","title":"Freight Transportation Arrangement","slug":"freight-transportation-arrangement"},{"code":"484110","title":"General Freight Trucking, Local","slug":"general-freight-trucking-local"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Logistics Coordinator - 1st Shift","description":"Job Title: Logistics CoordinatorIndustry: ManufacturingLocation: South Chesterfield, VAShift: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PMContract: 90 Days + Extensions/ConversionClient OverviewYou would be joining a manufacturing and warehouse operation that produces refrigeration and display equipment used by grocery and retail stores across the country. The facility handles high volumes of outbound shipments every day, so the traffic and logistics team plays a key role in keeping products moving on schedule.Top 3 SkillsShipping and logistics coordinationData entry and recordkeeping accuracyFreight and carrier communicationWhat You'll DoLog, route, and track outbound orders from start to finishDetermine the best shipping method based on routes, procedures, and ratesObtain freight charges and prepare shipping paperwork for billingRecord shipment details such as weight, charges, and any damages or discrepanciesContact carriers to arrange shipping and deliveryWork with vendors and carriers to resolve issues like damages or shortagesCalculate shipping, storage, and space costs as neededWhat We Need From YouHigh school diploma or GED, or two or more years of related experienceStrong data entry accuracy and basic math skillsComfortable using standard office software and systemsAble to sit or stand for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 70 poundsAble to work independently and as part of a teamPreferred/BonusPrior experience in a shipping, receiving, or traffic departmentExperience working directly with freight carriers or logistics vendorsAbout ElevaitElevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. 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