Backhaul Coordinator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Aurora, IL (Job ID 10086253)

Description

Backhaul Coordinator

Location: Aurora, IL
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Payrate: $24/hour
Overtime: Occasional overtime as needed

Position Overview

The Backhaul Coordinator supports daily warehouse and logistics operations by providing clerical and administrative assistance within the receiving office. This role plays a key part in coordinating inbound and outbound activity, supporting drivers, and ensuring paperwork and system data are accurate and up to date.

Under general supervision, the coordinator performs standard yet diversified office and warehouse-support tasks that require working knowledge of warehouse operations, company policies, and logistics procedures. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role ideal for someone who can stay organized and focused while supporting multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse clerks with receiving orders and checking drivers in and out

• Support backhaul and will-call activities, including preparing orders for outbound pickup

• Organize, file, and maintain shipping, receiving, and backhaul documentation

• Enter and update information in internal systems and databases

• Respond to general inquiries related to warehouse and logistics activities

• Coordinate closely with warehouse staff, drivers, and supervisors

• Follow established company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

• Perform additional administrative or clerical tasks as assigned by management

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems

• Comfort working with data entry, tracking, and documentation

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy warehouse environment

• High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Previous warehouse, logistics, or transportation support experience

Soft Skills & Team Fit

• Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing priorities

• Calm and professional under time pressure

• Team-oriented with a proactive mindset

• Reliable, organized, and communicative

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• 1–5 years of related experience preferred

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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