Bilingual Logistics Operator - Global Freight & Customs

Ultimate Staffing Services; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Logistics Operator in Cerritos, CA to handle ocean import logistics operations on a full-time basis. The role requires bilingual skills (Chinese or Vietnamese) and offers a 1-year contract with a 8:30 AM–5:30 PM schedule and a $27/hour wage, W2.

Responsibilities include coordinating freight with carriers, managing fulfillment activities, maintaining SOPs, and analyzing KPIs to drive improvements in accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in freight forwarding or logistics (Ocean import) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to learn logistics operations quickly.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Great interpersonal skills with clear communication.
• Works well under pressure with a sense of urgency.
• Strong work ethic.
• Proficient with Outlook and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Strong customer orientation and negotiating skills.
• Background in import operations, global logistics, and Customs Compliance.
• Coordinate ocean, air and trucking freight with carriers, 3rd party logistics providers.
• Manage and support fulfillment & distribution activities.
• SOP/Work Instructions maintenance and ensuring operational best practice per customer requirements and SOP compliance.
• Build relationships with carriers, vendors, and internal team members; help resolve freight problems.
• Analyze operational data and KPIs to identify trends and support continuous process improvements.
• Continuously evaluate logistics processes to improve operational efficiency and support long-term growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual (Chinese or Vietnamese)

Travel up to 10%

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Logistics Operator in Cerritos, CA to handle ocean import logistics operations on a full-time basis. The role requires bilingual skills (Chinese or Vietnamese) and offers a 1-year contract with a 8:30 AM–5:30 PM schedule and a $27/hour wage, W2.

Responsibilities include coordinating freight with carriers, managing fulfillment activities, maintaining SOPs, and analyzing KPIs to drive improvements in accuracy and efficiency.