Ocean Freight Import Specialist
$24 - $26 per hourKimco Staffing
Job Description
Job Description
Ocean Freight Import Specialist
Location: Long Beach
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Pay: $24–$26/hour
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Ocean Freight Import Specialist to manage and coordinate ocean import shipments from booking through delivery. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities- Coordinate ocean import shipments and follow up on bookings, ETAs, arrival notices, and cargo availability.
- Communicate with customers, carriers, truckers, terminals, customs brokers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Monitor customs clearance, exams, container status, and cargo release.
- Review and maintain accurate shipment documentation and system data.
- Resolve shipment issues and assist customers with tracking and inquiries.
- Obtain and enter vendor costs and process customer invoices.
- 1 year ocean import (freight forwarding) experience for LA/Long Beach ports
- Proficient in Microsoft office tools
- Excellent organizational ability
- Pay attention to the details
- Sense of responsibility
- Proactive
- Reliable
- Works well under pressure
- Solution oriented and strong logical skills
- Have good communications skills with customers and colleagues
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