Logistics Coordinator

Company: Aston Carter
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Qualifications: Positive attitude and ability to work well with people. Minimum of two years of logistics, office, or customer service experience preferred. Proficiency with MS Office Suite and internet applications. B.S./B.A. degree or equivalent preferred, not required. Work Environment The work environment is an office setting within an industrial/manufacturing environment. The hours are 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and 2nd shift from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with the expectation to work the 2nd shift once or twice a week. The role requires being on call every other weekend (will be working from home). The team is small, consisting of this role and one other person, under a manager who encourages questions. The company culture values work-life balance and offers family-friendly events such as picnics, golf outings, baseball outings, and holiday parties. Job Description The logistics clerk is a full-time logistical support position tasked with ensuring that the logistical demands for all inbound and outbound products are met. This role involves coordinating shipments, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, this position supports other administrative tasks within the plant offices, including filing, reporting, and organizing. The position reports to the Office Manager. Responsibilities Dispatch trucking for products produced and transloaded at the plant. Produce the nightly shipping schedule and complete the paperwork required for all shipments. Maintain spreadsheet information daily for railcar movements inbound and outbound to ensure customer and plant requirements are met, identifying problems and expediting/resolving as appropriate. Review and process material requests, purchase orders, and receipts in the purchasing system. Work with bulk tank truck carriers, railroads, and railcar companies serving the plant. Develop an understanding of transportation safety, equipment, and regulatory compliance. Track all data required for analysis to effect cost savings and efficiencies. Manage assigned projects. Assist in filing, reporting, and organizing for all departments in the plant. Continually review systems and processes. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Burnham, IL 60633. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Burnham,IL 60633. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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