Find & Apply For Cargo Coordinator / Freight Forwarder Jobs in La Puente, California

─── The Role You'll own the shipping execution pipeline — from the moment a crate leaves our dock to the moment a signed BOL lands on the Operations Manager's desk. You're not designing logistics strategy; you're the person who makes sure the truck shows up, the paperwork is right, and nothing falls through the cracks. ─── What You'll Actually Do Carrier & Vendor Management Manage vendor/carrier account setup and carrier onboarding Schedule and coordinate FTL/LTL pickups and deliveries for trade show freight Source carriers, compare rates, book trucks Coordinate FedEx, UPS, and small parcel shipping arrangements Call drivers directly — confirm ETA, resolve delays, be the person who picks up when the team asks "where's the truck" Trade Show Logistics Collect and organize trade show and event shipping information from clients and PM team Review delivery addresses, marshaling yard instructions, target move-in dates, and pickup deadlines Coordinate with internal teams to determine shipment volume, pallet counts, and freight requirements Documentation Prepare and issue Bills of Lading for every shipment Chase down signed BOLs post-delivery — no BOL = no proof of delivery Collect carrier invoices, verify charges, hand off for payment Fulfillment & Inventory Generate shipping labels for outbound orders Track purchased fulfillment inventory against project needs Flag when stock levels hit reorder points Communication Keep the Operations Manager and PM team updated on shipment status Flag issues early — don't wait until a missed delivery becomes a client call ─── Who We're Looking For Knows the difference between FTL and LTL, and when to use each Has actually talked to a truck driver on the phone Understands what a BOL is and why it matters Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred (your drivers and warehouse team speak Spanish)

Bonus:

experience with trade show or event logistics ─── Why This Role Exists Our Operations Manager currently handles all of this in addition to running the warehouse floor. We need someone to take shipping off their plate so they can manage, and you can execute.

Pay:

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance

Work Location:

In person