Air Import Operator

LOGISTEED America, INC•Elk Grove Village, IL

1d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

LOGISTEED America, Inc. is hiring an Air Import Operator to support its import operations in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The position primarily focuses on international air import transportation and may assist with other import operations as needed. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight-forwarding environment while contributing to the team. The operator plans appropriate shipment routes considering cargo, cost, transit time, and security; prepares and checks transportation documentation; coordinates with customers, colleagues, carriers, and other third parties; and maintains communication and control throughout shipments. The role also includes maintaining knowledge of regulations and factors affecting freight movements, supporting safety and quality standards, and assisting with onboarding and mentoring associates on export operations. The role is on-site in a climate-controlled office environment. The scheduled hours are Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with availability on a rotating basis for holiday, night, and weekend shifts as business needs require. Pay is $25.00–$31.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and other factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and count, and to read, analyze, and interpret documents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, including the ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to solve problems independently and in a team environment.
Experience interacting with customers and developing and maintaining customer relationships.
Demonstrated success improving quality, service, safety, and client relationships in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to understand and follow safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
Ability to pass TSA background requirements.
Knowledge of ISF filing.
Ability to work flexible hours according to business needs, including rotating holiday, night, and weekend shifts.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to talk and hear; stand and walk for short periods; frequently bend, stoop, kneel, walk, reach, and lift with arms, shoulders, and legs; sit for prolonged periods; and climb or balance, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of operational air import freight-forwarding experience.
Experience with CargoWise1.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely, maintain housekeeping standards, and comply with OSHA rules and company safety practices.
Meet established procedures and productivity, safety, quality, attendance, and punctuality standards.
Investigate and plan appropriate shipment routes, considering the nature of goods, cost, transit time, and security.
Obtain, check, and prepare transportation documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and local and international regulations.
Liaise with third parties to move goods by road, rail, air, or sea in accordance with customer requirements.
Work with customers, colleagues, carriers, and other third parties to ensure operations run smoothly and meet deadlines.
Maintain communication and control throughout all phases of shipments, including producing management reports and statistics.
Maintain current knowledge of legislation, political situations, and other factors that could affect freight movement.
Manage multiple customers and coordinate shipments across multiple carriers and transportation modes.
Use a radio, if applicable, to coordinate trailer movements with a switcher to designated docks.
Assist with onboarding, training, and mentoring new associates on export operations.
Participate in applying company policies and procedures, including attendance and punctuality requirements and progressive corrective action.
Work independently and collaboratively with support team members, customers, and service providers.
Review work areas and determine requirements; contribute to team efforts and perform other duties as assigned.
Travel when needed for business necessity.