Junior Import Operator: Launch Your Logistics Career

Summit Global Logistics; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in import sea and air freight

Career development

Guidance from experienced colleagues

Long-term career in freight forwarding

Job summary

Summit Global Logistics in Silverwater, NSW, is seeking a Junior Import Sea & Air Operator to join our team. This full-time role supports import operations, manages documentation, coordinates with customs, and helps ensure smooth cargo flow through our facility.

You will learn import sea and air freight processes, work with overseas agents and service providers, assist with bookings and billing, and build a foundation for a long-term career in freight forwarding.

Qualifications

• Experience handling import documentation and shipment records.
• Ability to monitor shipments and follow up on documents.
• Communicate with overseas agents, shipping lines, and service providers.
• Support data entry, filing, and general office admin.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Attention to accuracy in dates and records.

Responsibilities

• Register import sea and air freight jobs and maintain accurate shipment records.
• Monitor shipment arrivals and follow up on pre-alerts and missing documents.
• Communicate with overseas agents, shipping lines, airlines, freight terminals and service providers.
• Assist with cargo release, transport bookings, delivery arrangements and billing.
• Keep customers and colleagues updated on shipment progress.
• Check supplier invoices against agreed rates and flag discrepancies.
• Support data entry, document filing, email enquiries and general office administration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Organization

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Computer confidence

Teamwork

Mandarin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Global Logistics in Silverwater, NSW, is seeking a Junior Import Sea & Air Operator to join our team. This full-time role supports import operations, manages documentation, coordinates with customs, and helps ensure smooth cargo flow through our facility.

You will learn import sea and air freight processes, work with overseas agents and service providers, assist with bookings and billing, and build a foundation for a long-term career in freight forwarding.