Logistics Operations Coordinator (Cross Dock Terminal)

Logistics Operations Coordinator (Cross Dock Terminal)

Location: Brighton, CO 80602
Pay Rate: $33.65/hour
Job Type: Full-Time Contract role from August through end of year January 2026
Start Date: August 24, 2026
Schedules Available (100% Onsite):

• Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Monday–Thursday | 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM
• Friday–Sunday | 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Friday–Sunday | 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Company Overview

Join a leading global logistics and supply chain operation supporting high-volume distribution and transportation networks. This fast-paced environment focuses on operational efficiency, service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement to ensure freight moves accurately and on schedule.

Position Summary

The Logistics Operations Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the real-time movement of freight throughout a high-volume distribution and sortation environment. This position serves as a key operational resource, overseeing workflow execution, identifying bottlenecks, balancing freight volume, and supporting on-time departures while maintaining visibility across inbound, sorting, and outbound operations. The role emphasizes operational coordination, process execution, problem-solving, and performance monitoring in a time-sensitive logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

Freight Flow & Operations Coordination

• Monitor the real-time movement of freight through inbound, sortation, and outbound operations.
• Balance freight volume across lanes, zones, and destinations to maintain operational efficiency.
• Adjust priorities based on shipment volume, service requirements, and operational constraints.
• Support shift start-up activities, peak volume periods, and shift transitions.
• Help ensure smooth workflow execution and adherence to operational plans.

Performance Monitoring & Problem Resolution

• Track operational performance including throughput, backlog, trailer readiness, and departure schedules.
• Identify flow disruptions, bottlenecks, misrouted freight, and capacity concerns.
• Coordinate corrective actions to minimize service delays and operational interruptions.
• Maintain visibility between system-generated plans and floor execution activities.
• Escalate critical issues and operational risks when necessary.

Logistics & Transportation Support

• Monitor outbound shipment readiness and transportation schedules.
• Assist with recovery plans for delayed freight, missed connections, or capacity challenges.
• Prioritize critical customer shipments to support service commitments.
• Coordinate with operations partners and internal teams to maintain efficient workflow execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a safe work environment and adherence to site safety procedures.
• Report safety concerns and support corrective actions when needed.
• Participate in audits, operational reviews, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of safety standards within warehouse and dock environments.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve operational flow and efficiency.
• Support process improvements and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to capacity planning and operational optimization initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining consistency across shifts and operational teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, transportation, distribution, cross-dock, parcel hub, fulfillment center, or sort center operations.
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced, time-sensitive environments with a strong understanding of freight flow, dock operations, sortation processes, outbound scheduling, and network movement.
• Ability to monitor operations in real time, identify bottlenecks, prioritize workload, and make sound operational decisions under pressure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Experience coordinating with multiple operational stakeholders to maintain service levels, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), sortation systems, control tower tools, or similar operational technology platforms.
• Knowledge of 3PL, 4PL, transportation, warehousing, distribution, linehaul, or supply chain operations is highly preferred.
• Exposure to Lean methodologies, continuous improvement initiatives, capacity planning, process optimization, and peak-volume operations is a plus.
• Ability to work assigned day, night, weekend, and holiday schedules in a 100% onsite warehouse environment.