Transport Coordinator
Howmet Aerospace · La Porte, IN · 4 days ago
On-siteManagement$8.3/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prioritize and facilitate freight movement for all modes of transit, including but not limited to, small package, less than truckload (LTL), truckload, intermodal, and expedite through Howmet Aerospace contracted commercial carriers and internet based tendering tools.
- Facilitate equipment utilization to maximize capabilities of HTS internal trucks and drivers, while also looking for new and creative ways to encapsulate Howmet freight onto our internal trucks to maximize efficiencies.
- Facilitate and coordinate driver schedules and trip planning for single and team driver operations.
- Cookordination dock operations to ensure all trailers are loaded/unloaded to meet HTS schedules and the demands of the Howmet business.
- Minimize equipment downtime by ensuring that all equipment gets scheduled for routine PM’s
- Ensure accuracy of trip information prior to processing.
- Communicate daily with drivers, HTS dispatch team, customers, vendors, and other Howmet facilities.
Qualifications
- The position requires a minimum of a HS Diploma or equivalent.
- 1 years of related experience in dispatch experience in an LTL or private carrier environment.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.