Shipping Coordinator

Job Title: Shipping CoordinatorJob Description

The Production Control / Shipping Coordinator plays a crucial role in coordinating outbound shipments, inventory transfers, and production scheduling activities to ensure timely delivery to customers. This position involves close collaboration with operations, customer service, and logistics teams to maintain efficient material flow and address shipping-related challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments and internal material transfers.

• Prepare and manage shipping documentation and schedules.

• Monitor production plans to support on-time customer deliveries.

• Communicate shipment status and inventory availability to internal stakeholders.

• Track shipments and ensure customer requirements are met.

• Troubleshoot and resolve shipping, scheduling, and logistics issues.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.

• Maintain accurate records and perform administrative tasks related to production control and shipping operations.

• Communicate schedule or priority changes to cross-functional teams.

• Provide occasional after-hours support for urgent operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Inventory management

• Shipping and receiving

• Customer service

• Data entry

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Logistics

• Order selection

• Material management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, shipping, logistics, or manufacturing operations.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office within a manufacturing environment. It offers a stable and well-established setting with strong customer demand. Employees enjoy a high-visibility role that works across production, logistics, inventory, and customer service, fostering a collaborative team culture. The environment encourages continuous improvement, allowing employees to bring ideas forward and develop expertise in supply chain, production planning, and logistics operations. There is potential for career growth within manufacturing, operations, and supply chain functions, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.25 - $19.25/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 Georgetown,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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® Platinum Award 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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.