Logistics & Port Operations Coordinator

Automation Personnel Services; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term, &

Life insurance

40 hours Service Bonus after 1 year of

6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a Logistics & Port Operations Coordinator to support the daily movement of inbound freight between the port and the manufacturing facility in Ladson, SC. This role focuses on coordinating container releases and transportation to ensure timely deliveries.

You will work 1st shift, 7:00am–3:30pm, and collaborate with production teams to manage schedules, comply with deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, or supply chain coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily container call-offs from the production team and coordinate container releases.
• Schedule transportation providers to move containers from the port to the manufacturing facility.
• Organize unloading schedules and determine whether containers should be unloaded immediately or staged for future production needs.
• Ensure all containers are unloaded and returned to the port within the designated turnaround period.
• Manage schedules, calendars, and transportation timelines.

Skills

written communication

verbal communication

prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Logistics & Port Operations Coordinator

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Logistics & Port Operations Coordinator for a company based in Ladson, SC.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the daily movement of inbound freight between the port and manufacturing facility.

Pay Rate

$23.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours

1st shift – 7:00am until 3:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive daily container call-offs from the production team and coordinate container releases
• Schedule transportation providers to move containers from the port to the manufacturing facility
• Organize unloading schedules and determine whether containers should be unloaded immediately or staged for future production needs
• Ensure all containers are unloaded and returned to the port within the designated turnaround period
• Manage schedules, calendars, and transportation timelines

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pervious experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, supply chain coordination, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

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 1500 continuous hours of service

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.

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 Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Automation Personnel Services Charleston Branch
108 Central Avenue
Unit 1
Goose Creek, SC 29445