Air Import Coordinator

ROCS Grad Staffing; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ROCS Grad Staffing seeks an Air Import Breakbulk Representative to support inbound cargo operations near JFK Airport. You will coordinate air cargo shipments, customs clearance activity, trucking, and documentation in a fast-paced import environment.

Role emphasizes coordination with airlines, freight forwarders, and internal teams; weekend schedule is required, with a Friday–Monday shift and occasional Tuesday or Thursday additions as needed. Position is temporary-to-hire and located near JFK.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, air cargo operations, airline ground handling, logistics, or import/export coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fast-paced operations environment experience.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate shipments independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and logistics systems preferred.
• Reliable transportation required due to weekend schedule.
• Ability to become fully independent within ~90 days of training.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate cargo pickup and shipment processing with airline ground handling agents.
• Arrange trucking from JFK Airport to warehouse facilities.
• Coordinate customs clearance requests and submissions.
• Process terminal handling fees, invoices, and shipment files.
• Upload shipping documents into internal systems.
• Communicate with airlines, trucking, customs brokers, warehouses, and internal teams.
• Maintain shipment records and deadlines throughout import process.
• Support additional operational and administrative duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Freight forwarding experience

Air cargo operations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Description du poste

Schedule: Friday- Monday (Tuesday or Thursday added), 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire

About the Role

A global logistics and freight forwarding company is seeking an Air Import Breakbulk Representative to support inbound cargo operations near JFK Airport. This position focuses on coordinating air cargo shipments, customs clearance activity, trucking arrangements, and operational documentation within a fast-paced import environment. This is a strong opportunity for candidates with freight forwarding, air cargo, airline, or logistics operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cargo pickup and shipment processing with airline ground handling agents and airport cargo terminals
• Arrange trucking and transportation from JFK Airport to warehouse facilities
• Coordinate customs clearance requests and ensure required documentation is submitted accurately
• Process terminal handling fees, invoices, shipment files, and operational records
• Upload shipping documentation and customs paperwork into internal systems and databases
• Communicate with airlines, trucking companies, customs brokers, warehouses, and internal operations teams
• Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure deadlines are met throughout the import process
• Support additional operational and administrative duties as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Prior experience in freight forwarding, air cargo operations, airline ground handling, logistics, or import/export coordination strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operations environment
• Ability to multitask and manage shipment coordination independently
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and logistics systems preferred
• Reliable transportation required due to weekend schedule
• Ability to become fully independent within approximately 90 days of training and onboarding