Job Description

Job Title: Tracking Agent
Location (city, state): Palatine, IL (100% on-site)
Industry: Logistics / Transportation
Pay: $20.00 – $21.00 / Hour (based on experience)
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About Our Client:
Our client is a large, fast-growing third-party logistics organization supporting high-volume freight movement across multiple transportation partners. Due to peak season demand, they are expanding their tracking team to support shipment visibility and service reliability.
Job Description:
Addison Group is hiring Tracking Agents for an in-office, open-ended contract role with strong potential to convert to permanent employment. This position focuses on monitoring shipment activity, resolving delays, and communicating with carriers and internal teams to ensure freight moves efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and track shipment activity to ensure timely movement and delivery
Investigate and resolve missing or delayed freight issues
Update shipment records with accurate statuses and detailed notes
Communicate daily with carriers, agents, and internal field offices
Troubleshoot service disruptions and escalate issues as needed
Navigate multiple systems and carrier platforms to gather shipment data
Answer department phone lines and email inquiries
Build professional working relationships with carrier partners
Qualifications:
At least 1 year of corporate experience (administrative, customer service, logistics, or similar)
High school diploma required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Comfortable working across multiple systems and websites (ERP, carrier portals, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to stay professional, confident, and composed in high-pressure situations
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants 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. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Tracing Agent Job at Addison Group, Palatine, IL

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