Job Description

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Carteret, NJ

Position: Logistics Coordinator

Salary: $21/hour

We are excited to announce the opening of our new office in Carteret, NJ. We specialize in third-party logistics, handling domestic air and ocean freight. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring smooth operations 24/7, 365 days a year. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in data entry and transportation logistics, with a strong proficiency in Excel. This role involves working in a logistics shipping office adjacent to a warehouse, and requires flexibility to work overnight shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for domestic air and ocean freight.
• Utilize Excel for data entry and reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Adapt to a fast-paced work environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Work in a business casual setting within a team of five people, across two shifts (day and night).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of experience in data entry and transportation logistics.
• Proficiency in Excel for data entry tasks.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts and overtime.
• Experience with international freight forwarding is preferred.
• Ability to learn the industry from the ground up and grow into a logistics lead or supervisor role.

Additional Information

This is an essential business that operates 24/7, 365 days a year. The position is a 6-month contract-to-hire, with potential for extension and permanent placement. Training schedule: 1-2 weeks, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Outside training hours: 10 PM to 6 AM, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (off Tuesday and Saturday). Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position more in detail.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Carteret, NJ.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift, Sunday, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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