What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at Xylem Design?
Logistics Coordinator – Join Our Team!
Xylem Design is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to join our team! We’re a lean manufacturing company dedicated to Mind-Blowing Service (MBS) and continuous improvement. We build high-quality display pedestals for art collectors, retail brands, event producers, and galleries—and we need a logistics expert to ensure our products reach customers on time, at the lowest cost.
If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth deliveries, we want to hear from you!
Click here to see what we build: https://tinyurl.com/XylemWheelhouse
How to Apply
Submit a resume and either a written note or a selfie video introducing yourself and sharing why you applied to Xylem. Only applicants who submit an intro note or video will be considered!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensuring On-Time Deliveries – Coordinate shipments to deliver orders efficiently at the lowest cost.
- Managing Shipping Costs – Audit freight and parcel costs, ensuring accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
- Providing Customer Support – Handle logistics-related customer inquiries, returns, and delivery issues.
- Partnering with Carriers – Work directly with FedEx, 3PL providers, and freight carriers to improve shipping processes.
- Supporting Sales & Production – Assist the sales team with shipping quotes and custom shipping options, and keep an eye on orders to ensure smooth fulfillment.
- Handling Shipments – Load pallets and crates onto trucks, process samples, and oversee order fulfillment.
- Supporting Production Goals – Jump in as needed to help production meet their weekly targets by playing water spider, palletizing, and building crates when necessary.
- Practicing Continuous Improvement – Engage in lean manufacturing practices like 5S to optimize processes and reduce waste.
Who You Are
✅ You love working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
✅ You’re a problem-solver who can think on your feet when deliveries go sideways.
✅ You thrive in a collaborative setting and are committed to continuous improvement.
✅ You have strong communication skills—clear, concise, and professional.
✅ You have a strong sense of urgency and pay close attention to details.
✅ You’re comfortable with technology and browser-based quoting software (e.g., FedEx Online).
✅ You can lift 50 lbs and don’t mind getting hands-on when needed.
Your Experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Experience in logistics, shipping, or warehouse operations is a plus.
- Familiarity with freight quoting, parcel shipping, and logistics coordination is helpful.
- Strong computer proficiency in web-based systems and quoting tools.
Compensation Benefits
- Pay starting at $18/hr
- Healthcare stipend (QSEHRA)
- Group dental & vision plan
- 2 weeks PTO annually
- 401k with company match
- Gym membership at Old Town Athletic Club
- Short-term disability insurance
- An amazing team to work with!
––>Apply today and help us deliver Mind-Blowing Service!
Check out our online store: www.pedestalsource.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23