Job Description

An international freight forwarding company is seeking an Entry-Level Import / Export Agent to join their team at their facility in the southwestern Columbus, Ohio area. This position is responsible for the activities and processes of international Air and Ocean freight coordination and for providing other general operations support as needed. Training is provided.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, contracted, onsite position. ***This is a contract-to-hire role, with Activ8 serving as your temporary employer***

Import / Export Agent Responsibilities:

• Track and trace international shipments, monitoring and managing daily freight movement
• Collect, sort and distribute operational information internally and process documentation for shipment release
• Respond to customers and transportation service providers, providing them with information of shipment statuses (ETA, errors, etc.) and financials
• Update internal databases with freight information and current status
• Collaborate with and support other departments'/branches' freight operations as needed
• Address issues and claims when shipment errors/in-transit issues occur (e.g. troubleshooting discrepancies, processing damage claims, etc.)
• Create invoices and send originals to billing parties
• Additional duties as assigned

Import / Export Agent Ideal Minimum Requirements:

• Higher education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel
• Excellent communication skills in written / verbal English
• High attention to detail and comfortable handling tasks simultaneously
• Adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline driven department
• This position will not support visa sponsorship or relocation expenses
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 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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