Logistics Coordinator

Aston Carter • Belleville, MI

5d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is hiring multiple Expedited Logistics Coordinators for a fast-paced transportation operation. The role manages time-sensitive shipments from order entry through final delivery and serves as a communication point among customers, carriers, vendors, and internal teams. Candidates with strong customer service skills and motivation to build a career in logistics are encouraged to apply; prior logistics experience is preferred but not required.

This is a contract-to-hire, full-time position based fully onsite in Belleville, Michigan. Multiple schedules are available across Sunday–Thursday and Tuesday–Saturday, with shifts ranging from 6:00 AM–2:00 PM to 10:00 PM–6:00 AM. The pay range is $22.00–$25.00 per hour. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional phone presence.
• Comfort communicating by phone for a significant portion of the day.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions when situations change quickly.
• Dependable work history and a go-getter mentality.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of logistics, transportation, dispatch, freight forwarding, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating carriers or vendors.
• Experience with expedited freight, Next Flight Out (NFO), or time-critical shipments.
• General knowledge of U.S. and international geography.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor expedited and time-critical shipments from initial order through delivery.
• Track shipments and ensure milestones and status updates are completed on time.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal teams throughout the shipment process.
• Provide proactive updates and respond promptly to customer questions or changing needs.
• Enter and maintain accurate shipment information and documentation.
• Identify potential delays or service issues and escalate them appropriately.
• Manage multiple shipments, emails, phone calls, and priorities throughout the day.
• Respond quickly to new orders and changing shipment requirements.
• Communicate important shipment details between shifts to ensure continuity.
• Follow established procedures for order management, tracking, communication, and escalation.
• Work with teammates and leadership to provide a high level of service and maintain on-time performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED