A Global freight forwarding company is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join their office in Jamaica, NY area. The ideal candidate will have 1~2 years of shipping experience in the e-commerce industry or the freight forwarding experience but not mandatory and excellent customer service skills. This is a full-time position, non-exempt with excellent benefits.
Responsibilities of Logistics Coordinator:
· Hands on work in the warehouse handling various freight to be exported
·Processing Ocean Export shipments, Domestic transport, and Warehouse related shipments.
· Create reports of transactions to facilitate billing of customers and carriers
· Review, sort out and verify the information for any errors and discrepancy
·Ensure to book vessel or flight arrangement that will meet customer's requested ETA.
· Tracking/tracing of shipments and ensure cargo delivery is on schedule
· Cross-department communication and reporting how to utilize new database system and locate requested information
· Ensure that all physical documents are in proper order, scan, fax, and in correct files.
· Other Duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management
Requirements of Logistics Coordinator:
· Associate of Arts degree; some college coursework preferred
· At least 1-2 years of industry experience is preferred
· E-commerce shipping duties experience is a big plus
·Forklift certification is an asset
· Must be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and ERP experience will be huge plus
· Able to be flexible and able to work in a multicultural environment responsibly and effectively
·Hands on warehouse work experience will be big plus
· Must be strong with numbers and math
· While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 30 pounds, lift in excess of 30 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Warehouse work: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Jamaica, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person