Freight Forwarder Admin

Astronics; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems in Redmond, WA is seeking a Freight Forwarder Admin to manage freight-forwarded orders from inspection through carrier pickup. The role requires collaboration with freight forwarders and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and accurate data sharing.

Ideal candidates have high school diplomas and 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills. The position offers base pay per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1–2 years of direct experience in the essential functions.
• Comprehension – understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods.
• Communication – convey information clearly, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with freight forwarders and coordinate shipments.
• Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping companies.
• Track delivery progress of shipments.
• Review Sales Commit and assist with pre-staging.
• Communicate with PMO and maintain Sales Commit comments.
• Capture reliable data to share with customers and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems is on the lookout for a Freight Forwarder Admin to join our team based in Redmond, WA.

JOB SUMMARY

The Freight Forwarder Adminwill manage orders that are shipped via freight forwarder from the inspection to carrier pickup.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with freight forwarders
• Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
• Track delivery progress of shipments.
• Reviewing Sales Commit and assisting with pre-staging
• Communicating with PMO and maintaining Sales Commit comments
• Capturing reliable data to share with customers and leadership
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required.
• Demonstrates familiarity (typically 1-2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)
• Comprehension – Understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods
• Communication – Communicate information and ideas, written and verbal, so others will understand
• Problem solving – Identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Coordinate with others to resolve the issue
• Customer service – Understand and quickly respond to customer needs

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

Physical Abilities:

• Lifting up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Manufacturing environment
• Time Pressure

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
• An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range for this position is $20.12 - $27.22 per hour. Mid-point is $23.67.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.
• Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets. For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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As set forth in Astronics ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.