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Shipping Coordinator

Eastman Chemical Company
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, West Columbia
Oct 23, 2025
Shipping Coordinator Job Requisition ID: 55371 Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com. Responsibilities The SCO Shipping Coordinator plays a critical role in coordinating the packaging and loading of finished goods and the management of certain raw materials for Eastman's polyester plastics operation at the Columbia, SC site. The Shipping Coordinator will work closely with Eastman Supply Chain, Eastman Quality Assurance, and Eastman Operations personnel, as well as Alpek Materials Movement personnel, to monitor product inventories and plan/coordinate the daily packaging/loading activities for the finished polyester products. The Shipping Coordinator also assists with receipt and management of certain raw materials, including rPET recycle polymer. A person who is successful in this position will have excellent communication skills, be able to multi-task and collaborate with multiple work groups, and have sufficient computer skills to utilize the various software applications required to communicate, monitor product inventories, and execute transactions in Eastman's business software. While this role is primarily a day shift position, business needs may occasionally require extended hours or off-hour work for critical situations. While this position is also mostly accomplished in an office setting, the person filling this role will also be required on some frequency to go to warehouses and packaging/loading areas to interface with other personnel. Qualifications High school diploma or higher Excellent communications skills, both oral and written Ability to learn and effectively utilize various software applications, including SAP/R3 Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SharePoint, Teams) PI ProcessBook Ability to learn and effectively utilize knowledge of the polymer materials handling, loading, and packaging systems Benefits Your total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career. Compensation & Incentives * Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success. Health & Wellness * Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage-paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future. * A robust menu of voluntary benefits-including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more-so you can tailor coverage to fit your life. * Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling. Retirement & Financial Strategies * 401(k) with a company match-plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings. Time Away * Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life's moments. Growth & Development * Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career. At Eastman, we invest in the whole you-so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you're proud of. Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully engagedworkplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day. Nearest Major Market: Columbia Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina Job Segment: Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, QA, Chemical Engineer, Warehouse, Operations, Technology, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing