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Traffic and Logistics

Rockford, IL 61109

Posted: 04/06/2026 Job Number: 800978 Pay Rate: 20.00 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description


Position Title: Traffic and Logistics

Wage: $20.00 per hour

Shift: 1st 

Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm

QPS Employment Group has a great Traffic and Logistics position available at a company in Rockford, IL. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire. 

Traffic and Logistics Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinates, maintains and follows up on all activities involved with delivering product and/or parts to and from customers or suppliers. 
- Coordinates transportation arrangements to meet or exceed customer requirements or published schedules. 
- Maintains current contracts on all approved carriers and alternates. 
- Identifies potential problems by proactively monitoring conditions.
- Solves problems through personal involvement while incorporating and promoting a spirit of continuous improvement. 
- Effectively utilizes resources to minimize waste, cost, or inefficiency among shifts. 
- Must strictly adhere to published company I.S.O. guidelines and procedures. 
- Maintains and turns in accurate, legible reports and/or data. 
- Becomes familiar and learns the operational procedures of all facets of this position.

Traffic and Logistics Requirements:
- Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions. 
- Must be able to clearly convey all necessary information to other managers or employees to ensure smooth transitions between departments and/or shifts.

- Basic computer skills required for data entry and documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail and reliability in following quality standards.
- Must be able to read and speak English at an intermediate / fluent level. 
- Must be able to work the scheduled hours and be in accordance to the attendance policy. 
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 2-3 years of experience in a logistics, procurement business, or relative production environment is crucial.
- Physically able to stand for shift, reach, bend, twist. Regularly carry or move 30 lbs., semi-regularly carry or move 60 lbs., in a safe manner.  Work in a physical, fast paced role. 
- Scheduled overtime is required. 
- Must be able to follow attendance policy. 
- Must be able to work well with others having a positive, motivated, and responsible approach.  
- Must be able to sustain the preemployment process, interview process and training process.  
- Must be able to read and speak fluent English. 

rockfordresumes@qpsemployment.com

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About us:
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
 
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
 
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!
 
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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