• Logistics Coordinator - 1st Shift - Pay up to $70,000
• Job Description
• The Logistics Coordinator oversees the flow of materials and freight to ensure on-time production and delivery.

This role coordinates inbound and outbound shipments, manages transportation activities, and supports warehouse and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position is based in Boardman, OH and follows a Monday-Friday schedule with some overtime, offering a contract-to-hire opportunity after approximately 90 days.

• Responsibilities
• + Coordinate incoming materials, equipment, and major components to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

+ Schedule and monitor inbound and outbound freight activity to ensure timely receipt and shipment of materials.

+ Lead and support daily activities for shipping personnel, freight handlers, and packaging/load preparation staff.

+ Develop and communicate daily shipping, loading, and transportation schedules to internal teams and external partners.

+ Resolve loading dock conflicts and prioritize inbound and outbound freight movements to keep operations running smoothly.

+ Work directly with suppliers to expedite critical materials and meet shipment deadlines.

+ Manage transportation routing, carrier assignments, and freight placement activities for all shipments.

+ Verify, identify, stage, and track incoming materials for production use, ensuring accuracy and availability.

+ Prepare and maintain shipping documentation, including bills of lading, permits, freight paperwork, and load records.

+ Coordinate oversized, specialized, and customer-specific shipments in compliance with applicable requirements.

+ Partner with sales, operations, warehouse, and quality teams to support customer requirements and delivery expectations.

+ Obtain freight quotes and transportation options for customers as needed and communicate options clearly.

+ Monitor shipment status and provide timely updates to internal departments, carriers, and customers.

+ Ensure loads are properly packaged, labeled, photographed, and documented before shipment.

+ Support inspection and shipment readiness reviews with production and assembly teams.

+ Track inventory and materials requiring additional processing, storage, or special handling.

+ Maintain accurate freight, logistics, and shipment records within company systems and tools.

+ Perform data entry and order entry tasks related to logistics, shipping, and inventory control.

+ Collaborate with warehouse operations and shipping and receiving teams to optimize material flow and distribution.

+ Utilize ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other office software to manage logistics information and reporting.

• Essential Skills
• + Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

+ Minimum of 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, shipping, supply chain, manufacturing coordination, or related operations.

+ Proven experience coordinating inbound and outbound freight activities.

+ Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams.

+ Ability to prioritize multiple projects and adjust quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

+ Knowledge of shipping documentation, freight coordination, and transportation processes.

+ Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in operational settings.

+ Ability to analyze information and make sound logistics and operational decisions.

+ Comfort working within both office and manufacturing environments.

+ Experience with logistics, freight coordination, supply chain operations, and distribution activities.

+ Ability to manage shipping and receiving tasks, inventory control, and warehouse operations.

+ Competence in data entry, clerical tasks, and order entry related to logistics.

+ Familiarity with ERP systems and the use of Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, compressor, oil and gas, or heavy equipment environment.

+ Previous experience leading or supervising shipping, warehouse, logistics, or transportation personnel.

+ Familiarity with oversized loads, permitting requirements, and specialized freight shipments.

+ Working knowledge of project management or logistics management software.

+ Understanding of multiple transportation modes including truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), specialized hauling, and expedited freight.

+ Experience reading technical documents, engineering drawings, or equipment specifications.

+ Experience in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or inventory coordination.

+ Experience with carrier management, vendor management, fleet coordination, and transportation scheduling.

+ Knowledge of load planning, freight routing, and bills of lading processes.

+ Exposure to manufacturing logistics and industrial operations environments.

• Why Work Here?
• You join a team that values reliability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic operational setting.

The role offers a clear pathway from contract to hire, supporting long-term career stability. Employees have access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan, promoting financial security and well-being. The work environment encourages professional growth through exposure to diverse logistics challenges and cross-functional collaboration.

• Work Environment
• This role is based in Boardman, OH and operates in a combined office and manufacturing environment.

Typical shifts run Monday through Friday from either 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime as needed to meet production and shipping demands. You work closely with warehouse operations, shipping and receiving teams, and production personnel in an industrial setting that handles standard and oversized loads. The position relies on Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems, and logistics management tools for planning, documentation, and communication. The environment is fast-paced and safety-conscious, with frequent interaction on the loading dock, in storage areas, and in office spaces to coordinate freight, inventory, and documentation.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Youngstown, OH.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $65000.

00 - $65000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Youngstown,OH.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• Aerotek® Inc.

provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

• 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.