Export Clerk

Accelera Staffing; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Freight is seeking an Export Clerk to join our dynamic export operations team. This role emphasizes precision, multi-tasking, and clear communication in a high-speed warehouse environment.

The candidate will manage export shipments, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure data integrity across the Cargo Manager platform. Applicants should have at least 2 years of relevant logistics experience, strong MS Outlook/Excel skills, and a proven ability to handle multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months of relevant experience in warehouse operations, transportation, freight forwarding, or logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent organizational habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cargo data entry and warehouse management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to inquiries regarding operational tasks and export shipments.
• Coordinate export freight with internal teams, warehouse staff, drivers, and clients.
• Input and update cargo data in Cargo Manager for accuracy.
• Ensure proper documentation and shipment processing with high accuracy.
• Support driver check-in/check-out processes as needed.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of shipping paperwork.
• Monitor shipment progress and provide status updates to clients.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Cargo Manager

Job description

Harbor Freight is on the hunt for a meticulous and dependable Export Clerk to become a key member of our energetic export operations department. Our team thrives within a high-speed warehouse and transportation setting, requiring a professional who excels at juggling multiple priorities while maintaining clear communication and high standards of operational precision.

We are searching for individuals who bring a minimum of two years of professional background within the warehousing, freight forwarding, transportation, or logistics sectors and who feel at ease navigating the demands of a high-volume office environment.

Core Duties

• Manage and address incoming correspondence regarding operational tasks, client questions, and export shipments.
• Facilitate the coordination of export freight by liaising with internal teams, warehouse personnel, transport drivers, and clients.
• Ensure the integrity of cargo data by inputting and updating records within the Cargo Manager platform.
• Verify that all incoming warehouse cargo is processed and documented with total accuracy to support seamless operations.
• Support the team by facilitating the check-in and check-out processes for drivers as required.
• Verify that all shipping paperwork is complete and free of errors.
• Monitor the progress of shipments to provide timely status reports to our clients.
• Keep all digital shipment documentation and files systematically organized.
• Help resolve operational challenges and shipment inconsistencies as they arise.
• Execute various administrative and operational tasks as requested by management.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 24 months of relevant experience in warehouse operations, transportation, freight forwarding, or logistics.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication abilities to ensure team alignment.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational habits and a sharp eye for detail.
• Possess the ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a rapid-fire environment.
• Maintain high productivity while managing a substantial volume of daily shipment tasks and emails.
• Demonstrate high proficiency in data entry and general computer navigation.
• Show the ability to contribute to team goals while maintaining independent productivity.
• Maintain a consistent, punctual, and helpful presence to support overall team success.
• Prior familiarity with Cargo Manager or comparable warehouse management software is considered an advantage.
• A solid understanding of shipping protocols and export documentation is highly desirable.

Because our operations are consistently active, we require a candidate who is both reliable and proactive, capable of meeting the rigorous pace of the logistics field. The ideal team member will demonstrate initiative, learn quickly, and grasp the critical nature of precise, timely communication. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in high-pressure situations, enjoys a fast-paced workflow, and excels at managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.