Part Time Department Coordinator

Aston Carter•Houston, TX

14h•$14 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Distribution Operations Coordinator to support daily operations at our 3PL Cross Dock Center in Houston, TX. This part-time contractor position is ideal for students or individuals seeking a flexible schedule while gaining hands-on experience in logistics and supply chain operations. The role combines warehouse coordination, inventory monitoring, and communication across suppliers, customers, and internal teams. Approximately 50% of the work is physical/outdoor and 50% is computer-based.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, or cross-dock operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
Must own steel-toe boots.
Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of tasks.

Nice To Haves

SAP ERP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily activities with the 3PL provider to support safe, accurate, and efficient warehouse and cross-dock operations.
Monitor aging inventory and create tracking reports to support inventory accuracy.
Record outbound shipments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve shipping-related issues.
Troubleshoot system or process issues with support from the Site Lead and IT team.
Communicate order status, exceptions, and scheduling updates to suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
Ensure proper storage, labeling, and palletizing of outbound materials.
Assist with resolving shipping delays, product shortages, or damages.
Maintain accurate documentation and support site reporting needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.