Logistics Specialist

Addison Group · Elk Grove Village, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Title:

Logistics Specialist

Industry:

Manufacturing / Distribution

Location

Elk Grove Village, IL

Assignment Type:

Contract to hire

Pay:

$29/hr-$31.50/hr per year

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8-4pm

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About The Company

Our client is an established organization seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to support import/export coordination, freight management, and shipping regulatory compliance. This position works with transportation providers, customs brokers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure shipments are handled efficiently, documentation is accurate, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinates international import and export shipments, including scheduling, tracking, quoting, and delivery arrangements.

Works with freight forwarders, couriers, customs brokers, vendors, and internal departments.

Maintains customs documentation, product classifications, country-of-origin records, and other import/export compliance files.

Reviews transportation requirements for products, including hazardous materials and applicable packaging standards.

Coordinates employee training and maintains hazardous materials training records.

Reviews freight invoices, monitors claims, and verifies contracted transportation rates.

Assists with transportation contract reviews and annual carrier bidding.

Maintains shipping and receiving procedures and supports internal and external audits.

Partners with teams such as Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Production, Marketing, and the Laboratory as needed.

Qualifications

Between 3-5 years experience with, logistics, or import/export operations, working with freight forwarding, warehouse team, compliance documents, etc.

Knowledge of customs documentation and shipping regulations.

Ability to coordinate shipments and communicate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and vendors.

Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping requirements is highly preferred.

Additional Details

This is a full-time, contract to hire opportunity.

The position is based 100% onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL.

The role requires frequent communication with carriers and internal business partners.

Perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives

Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

Company	Addison Group
Location	Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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Logistics Specialist

Job Description

Location

Benefits:This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)About The Company

Partners with teams such as Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Production, Marketing, and the Laboratory as needed.Qualifications

Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping requirements is highly preferred.Additional Details

The role requires frequent communication with carriers and internal business partners.Perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefits:

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About The Company

Partners with teams such as Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Production, Marketing, and the Laboratory as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping requirements is highly preferred.

Additional Details

The role requires frequent communication with carriers and internal business partners.

Perks