Transportation Associate I

Title: Transportation Associate 

Location: St. Louis, MO (On-Site)

Summary:

Support the efficient movement of Carboline products by coordinating transportation activities, resolving shipping issues, optimizing freight costs, and ensuring on-time delivery to customers. This role serves as a key link between carriers, shipping locations, customers, and internal teams to maintain smooth logistics operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires extended computer use, up to 8 hours per day. No unusual environmental conditions, lifting requirements, or physical exertion are typically associated with this role.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate daily transportation activities in compliance with DOT, IATA, and company regulations. 

• Track, trace, and expedite shipments to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. 

• Coordinate with carriers and shipping locations to meet delivery requirements and approved expedite requests. 

• Provide freight quotes, compare rates, and recommend cost-effective routing solutions. 

• Schedule truckload shipments and coordinate delivery timing and pricing across multiple locations. 

• Source, qualify, and maintain relationships with transportation carriers. 

• Analyze transportation data and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. 

• Assist with Bills of Lading, freight documentation, and customer returns. 

• Review freight costs and investigate invoice discrepancies or unusual charges. 

• Support carrier selection, routing decisions, and transportation strategy initiatives. 

• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, Manufacturing, Distribution, and other internal teams to support business objectives. 

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Who We Are: 

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously. 

Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you. 

What We Offer: 

We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential, and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan. 

Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

“In order to be the best, we must hire the best.”