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Air Import Operator

Accurate Personnel LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Air Import Operator

Location: Freeport, NY

Salary - contract to hire 60K-65K

A High Energy Role with a Global Freight Forwarding Leader

This is an exciting, fast-paced opportunity for a motivated, positive, high-energy logistics professional who thrives in international freight operations and loves keeping cargo moving flawlessly from origin to destination.

About the Role

As an Ocean Import Agent, you’ll be part of a global freight-forwarding leader known for delivering exceptional service, operational excellence, and innovative logistics solutions. Reporting to the Branch and Operations Manager, you’ll oversee international cargo from departure to final delivery—ensuring every milestone is met and every customer receives outstanding support.

This role is perfect for someone who brings energy, urgency, and pride to their work. You’ll interact daily with carriers, service providers, and internal teams, coordinating shipments, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly. If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and excited by the fast pace of global logistics, this is your next step.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cargo monitoring — track international shipments from origin to final destination

  • Vendor coordination — communicate with carriers, service providers, and internal teams

  • Deadline management — ensure all milestones are met to deliver exceptional customer service

  • Issue resolution — troubleshoot delays and provide timely updates

  • Documentation accuracy — maintain precise records and compliance throughout the import cycle

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of A-Z ocean import operations experience

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows applications

  • College degree in logistics or related field considered an asset

  • Experience with CargoWise considered an asset

What You Bring

  • Self-motivation, positivity, and eagerness to take on new challenges

  • Strong communication skills and a high sense of urgency

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong multitasking abilities

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

  • Equal opportunity employer

  • Competitive salary

  • Comprehensive benefits package after transitioning to full time, including health, dental, vision, and fitness reimbursement

  • Education reimbursement program

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

  • A collaborative, supportive, high-energy work environment

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(Salary range based on experience)

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ABOUT ACCURATE PERSONNEL

Do you need your next job fast? Accurate Personnel is here to help! As an industry-leading full-service staffing agency, we have all the tools you need to start earning that next paycheck soon. Send us your application and our team will instantly get to work on finding you the right placement to fit your needs. Accurate Personnel has provided temporary job services and direct hire searches for 45 years. Our expertise has allowed us to grow from a regional Chicagoland office into a nationwide search firm that services over 500 clients while never losing sight of personalized service. Let Accurate work for you. Apply with us today!

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Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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