Drayage Operations Specialist

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Drayage Operations Specialist coordinating container movements and handling operations, billing, and documentation. Supporting Chicago-based drayage operations in a detail-oriented environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇷🇸 SerbiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating drayage operations, managing container logistics, and utilizing transportation management systems (TMS) to ensure efficient container movements and billing accuracy. Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities support effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US Drayage Operations ExperienceContainer Logistics CoordinationTransportation Management Systems (TMS)Billing Accuracy VerificationStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Container LogisticsChassis ManagementDemurrage ManagementDetention ManagementPer Diem ManagementBilling ProcessingDocumentation ManagementShipment TrackingContainer Transportation CoordinationInvoice Preparation

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to DetailMultitasking SkillsIndependent WorkEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Industry Keywords

Drayage OperationsIntermodal OperationsBOLsPODsRail TerminalsPortsContainer MovementsOperational Issues ResolutionStakeholder CommunicationAdministrative Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate daily drayage operations for container movements
Schedule and monitor container pickups and deliveries
Communicate with drivers, customers, rail terminals, ports, and warehouses
Track container availability and shipment status
Manage documentation related to container moves
Prepare and process customer invoices and carrier payments
Verify billing accuracy and resolve billing discrepancies
Monitor detention, demurrage, and per diem charges
Retrieve and organize BOLs, PODs, and other shipping documents
Update TMS and internal systems with accurate shipment information
Resolve operational issues proactively and communicate updates to stakeholders
Support the operations team with additional administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in US drayage or intermodal operations (required)
Experience coordinating container transportation
Previous experience in operations, billing, or administrative support within a drayage environment
Strong understanding of: Container logistics, rail terminals and ports, chassis management, demurrage, detention, and per diem
Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS)
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and take ownership of daily responsibilities
Strong written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary in USD
10+ business days of paid time off
English courses
Equipment provided