Logistics Specialist (Junior-Level Freight Forwarder)

Direct Hire | Full-Time | On-Site (Halethorpe, MD)

Salary:

• $45,000-$50,000 for junior-level candidates
• $50,000-$60,000 for candidates with direct Freight Forwarding experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Worksite: In-person | Halethorpe, MD

About the Opportunity

This family-owned, fast-growing logistics provider delivers motor carrier services, freight forwarding, brokerage, and warehouse/distribution solutions. The team offers a supportive, close-knit culture where employees are valued and encouraged to grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career logistics professional to learn all facets of the industry and advance within a company committed to developing internal talent.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our operations team. In this role, you will support day-to-day logistics tasks while serving as a key point of contact for customers, sales, and internal operations teams.

You will gain exposure to the full life cycle of freight movement and play a critical role in maintaining smooth, efficient service across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact for customers, managing their service experience and building strong relationships.
• Perform daily operations tasks including tracking, tracing, quoting, data entry, and shipment coordination.
• Communicate closely with the sales team, customers, carriers, and internal staff to support seamless workflow.
• Assist with coordinating freight across trucking, warehouse, forwarding, and brokerage channels.
• Update stakeholders on service changes, shipment status, and issue resolution.

Who We're Looking For

• Understanding of basic domestic transportation and logistics fundamentals-customer service experience highly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse internal and external team.
• Flexible, positive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Eager to learn and grow within the logistics industry.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Paid time off
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture
• Significant long-term growth potential

Join the Team!

Help support a thriving logistics operation and build a long-term career in the freight industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.