How to hire a container coordinator

How to hire a container coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step container coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a container coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new container coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the container coordinator you need to hire. Certain container coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A container coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, container coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of container coordinators.

   Type of Container Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Container Coordinator		$14-30
   Warehouse Lead	Warehouse leads are responsible for supply chain management in distribution centers. Their duties and responsibilities include supervising employees and evaluating their performance, meeting safety regulations, and monitoring deliveries and shipments... Show more	$12-29
   Shipping And Receiving Supervisor	A shipping and receiving supervisor streamlines the shipping process for a more efficient company. The supervisors oversee and maintain the supplies and inventory through product receipt, storage, and delivery... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Fee Schedules
   • CME
   • MCT
   • Expedite

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage distribution tracking, logistics, and coordinating for terminal operations and deliveries locate in Washington and California.
   • Identify containers with unresolve container ownership into IBS-CMM and communicates unresolve ownership issues with shipper, CME, and MCC.
   • Do monthly inventory of containers that are assign to ITT.
   • Coordinate with MCT to ensure efficient, timely, and cost effective support to the customer.
   • Upload DA 2404 and pictures into IBS and notify CME of new information to be process for DRMO.
   • Expedite movement of containers and grind guide when loading and unloading of containers to designate areas of request.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your container coordinator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A container coordinator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, container coordinators' average salary in oklahoma is 38% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level container coordinators earn 53% less than senior-level container coordinators.
   • Certifications. A container coordinator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a container coordinator's salary.

   Average container coordinator salary

   $44,129yearly

   $21.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level container coordinator salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a container coordinator job description

   A good container coordinator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a container coordinator job description:

   Container coordinator job description example

   Administer the Lineage Safety Program to ensure a safe, controlled, and risk-free environment while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Promote a safety culture with the goal of achieving an incident-free work environment.
   **KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
   
   + Work with leadership on processes and procedures to prepare for internal and external audits
   
   + Partner with Operations to help resolve facility and customer issues
   
   + Conduct accident investigations and take steps to ensure safety policies are understood and followed by all parties
   
   + Lead meetings to inform team members of new or changing safety policies and procedures, and address safety and/or quality issues
   
   + Monitor warehouse safety supplies and notify operations of replacement needs
   
   + Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordkeeping systems including logs, binders, and other records Verify inbound receipts for accuracy.
   
   + Input new order requests and manage modifications and cancellations for both manual and electronic orders.
   
   + Manage, monitor, and maintain records on required documents; and resolve all issues to obtain customs clearance
   
   + Generate customer reports per customer request (i.e., weekly, monthly late/bill reports) .
   
   **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)**
   
   + 3 years' Import or Logistics experience; or a combination of education and experience
   
   + Basic math skills may be required at some facilities
   
   + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers; English may be required
   
   + Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
   
   + Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear, which may be required at some facilities
   
   + May be required to lift a minimum of 20 lbs./9 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
   
   + Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
   
   + Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
   
   + Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
   
   + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers
   
   + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
   
   + Excellent organizational skills and the ability to function in a fast-paced, highly visible, and changing environment
   
   + Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilities
   
   \#LLPR
   
   Why Lineage?
   
   This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
   
   Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
   
   Benefits
   
   Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, competitive pay, excellent Health and Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick Days

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5. Post your job

   To find container coordinators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any container coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level container coordinators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your container coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit container coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with container coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new container coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the container coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new container coordinator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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