Dispatcher, Transportation

Overview

Job Title:
Logistics Coordinator / Dispatcher

Job Description

The role of the Logistics Coordinator involves managing truck loading and unloading efficiently, ensuring all paperwork complies with corporate, customer, and governmental requirements. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to standard operating procedures, and good judgment when instructing scale customers. The Dispatcher must interact professionally with truck drivers, their dispatchers, and customers.

• Dispatch trucks by issuing drivers with appropriate placards, seals, labels, material safety data sheets, bills of lading, and other necessary paperwork in compliance with DOT hazardous material regulations, security, and loading/unloading procedures.
• Communicate effectively with operations and administrative personnel to expedite product movements.
• Maintain professional communication with labs on product analysis and specifications.
• Sort and file records, maintaining various filing systems neatly and accurately, including customer orders, correspondence, and permits.
• Check and proofread customer orders and computer-generated data reports.
• Write, type, and enter information into several computer databases to prepare loading instructions for drivers, bills of lading, and other documents.

• Experience in logistics coordination for shipments.
• Commitment to working variable shifts and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for formulas, worksheets, and data entry.

• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience in scheduling and logistics.
• Data entry proficiency.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carteret, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.