Transportation Office Assistant Job at Addison Group in Romeoville

Job Title: Transportation Office Assistant (Part-Time)

Location (city, state): Romeoville, IL

Industry: Distribution / Transportation

Pay: $20 / hour

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

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client in Romeoville. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced distribution environment with a collaborative and supportive team.

Job Description:

The Transportation Office Assistant will play a key role in supporting transportation operations and ensuring accurate data management. This role is 100% onsite, part-time, and ideal for someone who enjoys working with Excel, problem-solving, and supporting a busy logistics team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track, scrub, and organize transportation data in real time
• Monitor shipment statuses, pickups, and delivery details
• Enter and maintain accurate paperwork and bills in the system
• Answer phones and emails to ensure smooth communication
• Support dispatch teams with scanning, filing, and distributing documents
• Assist with other logistics or administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• 6+ months of logistics, scheduling, or tracking/tracing experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Intermediate Excel skills (reading data, formulas; pivot tables/VLOOKUPs a plus)
• Knowledge of Bills of Lading (BOLs) is a plus
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to pick up tasks quickly
• Strong multitasking and communication skills; positive, team-player mindset

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10am–3pm
• Contract role with high potential for conversion to full-time
• Business casual office environment

Perks:

• Opportunity to transition into a full-time role
• Long-tenured, collaborative team with strong mentorship
• Exposure to the transportation/distribution industry
• Supportive and welcoming workplace culture

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.

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