Freight Agent: Talmo & Associates

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Fast-pacedHiring a part-time International Air Freight Agent for our 24/7 Freight Forwarding operations – Fast paced, multi-tasking environment.

Work time is split between office and warehouse/dock operations. Weekend and holiday work may be required depending on the season.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Ensure the timely movement of cargo; and ensure procedures are followed at all times
  • Complete pre-bookings and coordinate necessary deliveries
  • Coordinate with customs brokers to obtain release documents in a timely manner
  • Process claims paperwork timely and accurately with carriers
  • Verify on-boards and forward necessary correspondence to customers
  • Enter and retrieve data from the computer and complete forms and documents
  • Make sure all import files are provided to the warehouse are complete
  • Proactively communicate with airlines to avoid unnecessary delays
  • Process Air freight billing / accounting related functions required for customer

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • 3-5 years customer service experience with a Freight / Logistics company
  • Able to interpret (understand) documentation related to freight forwarding
  • Experience with Air bills and house bills
  • Basic Computer Skills; e-mail, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
  • Strong grasp of geography; to determine the best options for routing freight
  • Must be able to quickly get between dock office and operations many times per hour

The right candidate will have:

  • Air freight industry experience
  • Hawaii trade lane experience(preferred)
  • TSA Certification is a plus!
  • Able to read and distinguish tariff codes
  • Experience with specialized cargo (hazardous, OOG, overweight)
  • Ability to prepare accurate customs export documents in a timely manner from source documents (checking for accuracy) taking responsibility for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the transaction.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 – $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Evening shift

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have Air Freight experience?

Experience:

  • Freight: 3 years (Required)
  • Customer service: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • TSA certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Part-time

$23 – $24 an hour

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