Freight Forwarding & Logistics Coordinator

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Associate

The Freight Forwarding & Logistics Associate plays a vital role in supporting the freight operations at Makers Air. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, this position ensures all packages are compliant, documented, and flight ready. The role involves close coordination with other hangars, customer service teams, and aircraft loading crews to maintain efficiency and safety across all freight handling and logistics processes.

Full Time, Seasonal

Location: FXE, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all incoming packages meet Makers Air's freight guidelines and are safe for flight.
• Repackage, relabel, or re-box freight as necessary for compliance and secure handling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Accurately weigh and document all freight.
• Prepare invoices and airway bills for all outgoing shipments.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Ramp, and Operations teams to ensure seamless freight handling.
• Step in to assist other departments as needed during absences, high-volume periods, or end-of-day tasks.
• Ensure pricing and weight data are entered correctly for internal records and customer billing.
• Pull and prepare paid customer orders for shipment twice daily.
• Transport freight to designated hangars (e.g., Hangar 19) for outbound flights.
• Communicate with customer service and dispatch teams to ensure order accuracy.
• Weigh customer luggage and freight to ensure weight restrictions are followed.
• Update flight reservations and flag overweight items for coordination and planning.
• Organize freight by flight or storage status (paid/unpaid).
• Assist with physically loading packages onto aircraft at Hangar 11.
• Work in tandem with the ramp crew to ensure timely and correct loading sequences.
• Open and close the freight hangar each day, ensuring all security and safety protocols are followed.
• Oversee package readiness for customer pickup/drop-off during operating hours

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of accounting experience in following industries; Manufacturing, Aviation, Hospitality is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, warehouse, or aviation preferred.
• Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and records.
• Ability to analyze data and recognize discrepancies and anomalies.
• Must be able to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Familiarity with shipping software and invoicing systems is a plus
• Proficiency in English and MS Office, especially Excel, required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.