Scope of Position
Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department.
Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department.
- Ensure all Export file is handled within the OPS/KPI.
- Ensure accurate and timely log of shipment is created into our operational system.
- Manage own shipment responsibilities through use of the Ocean Export Workboard on a daily basis.
- Track and Trace Ocean Export Files and reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing within the KPI/OPS.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Successful candidates must pass a background check
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department’s needs
- Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne CA
- Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
- Comfortable working in a professional business environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Previous Ocean Freight Experience Preferred
- Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical with a strong attention to detail
- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability
Reporting Structure
- Supervisor and Manager
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The hourly rate for this position is $20-$30 per hour