Distribution Center Coordinator

Automation Personnel Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Referral Bonus

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Distribution Coordinator in Charlotte, NC to support daily warehouse operations and act as the main contact for customers and carriers. The role emphasizes leading teams and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, preparing shipping docs, and performing general warehouse duties while maintaining data accuracy and supporting KPI tracking. A lean/kaizen mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse operations
• At least 1 year in a lead or coordinator role
• Customer-facing experience required (shipping/coordination)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn POS and inventory systems quickly
• Lean/kaizen experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for customers on order status, shipping updates, and issue resolution
• Coordinate logistics with carriers to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Prepare shipping docs: packing slips, bills of lading, labels, and international paperwork
• Perform warehouse tasks: receiving, cycle counts, packing, housekeeping
• Enter data related to shipping, inventory, planning, and KPI tracking
• Support quality control to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction
• Participate in 5S, kaizen events, and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership to achieve daily goals

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Customer-facing

Shipping coordination

Microsoft Office

Tools

Warehouse POS

Inventory systems

Job description

Distribution Coordinator

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Distribution Coordinator for a company based in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to play a critical part in daily warehouse operations, working directly with customers, carriers, and warehouse leadership in a fast-paced distribution environment. This position is ideal for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys taking on responsibility, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement.

Pay Rate

Competitive – Based on experience

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Distribution Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for customers regarding order status, shipping updates, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate logistics and communicate with carriers to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Prepare shipping documentation including packing slips, bills of lading, shipping labels, and international paperwork.
• Perform general warehouse duties such as receiving, cycle counts, packing, and maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Complete computer-based data entry related to shipping, inventory, planning, and KPI tracking.
• Support order quality control processes to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in 5S initiatives, kaizen events, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with warehouse leadership to support daily operational goals.

Distribution Coordinator Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse operations experience, with at least 1 year in a lead or coordinator role.
• Previous experience in a customer-facing role, shipping, and transportation coordination required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn warehouse POS and inventory systems.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a warehouse environment.
• Lean, continuous improvement, or kaizen experience preferred.
• Ability to work hands-on in a warehouse setting while managing administrative responsibilities.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to WorkForby CIO Views Magazine.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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