Logistics Coordinator - 1st Shift

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Located in Lockport, IL

Salary: $24-$26

Logistics Coordinator (Temp-to-Hire)

Join a growing steel manufacturing operation as a Logistics Coordinator! This role is ideal for someone with experience in logistics, shipping, receiving, transportation coordination, or manufacturing operations who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping materials, schedules, and deliveries running smoothly.

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday
  • 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Pay

  • $24-$26/hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily shipping and receiving activities to support production schedules.
  • Schedule and track inbound and outbound freight.
  • Communicate with carriers, vendors, customers, and internal departments regarding shipments and delivery schedules.
  • Maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
  • Prepare and review bills of lading, packing slips, and other transportation documents.
  • Monitor material flow to ensure production and customer delivery deadlines are met.
  • Assist with inventory control and reconciliation activities.
  • Resolve shipping discrepancies and transportation issues in a timely manner.
  • Operate a forklift and overhead crane as needed to load and unload trucks. While this will not be the primary function of the role, candidates must be capable of safely performing these duties when required.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in logistics, transportation coordination, shipping/receiving, dispatching, or manufacturing operations preferred.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or steel environment is a plus.
  • Previous forklift and overhead crane operating experience preferred.
  • Ability to safely move and handle materials using powered industrial equipment.

Requirements

  • Background check required.
  • Drug screen required.
  • Reliable attendance and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and overhead crane certification, if required by the client.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a highly organized professional who can keep materials, shipments, and production schedules moving efficiently. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating across multiple departments, managing competing priorities, and ensuring on-time deliveries in a manufacturing setting. Candidates should also be willing and capable of safely loading and unloading trucks using a forklift and overhead crane when operational needs require additional support.

Apply today for this immediate temp-to-hire opportunity on 1st shift!

Express Office: Joliet
215 Brook Forest Avenue
Shorewood, IL 60404
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