Freight Forwarding & Logistics Coordinator

Makers Air; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Makers Air in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Freight Forwarding & Logistics Associate to support freight operations. You will ensure packages are compliant, documented, and flight ready, coordinating with hangars and customer service teams to maintain efficiency and safety across freight processes.

The role requires 1–2 years accounting experience, plus strong proficiency in MS Office and Excel. This is a temporary, full-time seasonal position with duties spanning packing, labeling, invoicing, and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years accounting experience in Manufacturing, Aviation or Hospitality preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, warehouse, or aviation preferred.
• Proficiency in English and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all incoming packages meet Makers Air freight guidelines and are safe for flight.
• Repackage, relabel, or re-box freight for compliance and secure handling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Accurately weigh and document all freight.
• Prepare invoices and airway bills for all outgoing shipments.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Ramp, and Operations teams for seamless freight handling.
• Assist other departments during absences or high-volume periods.
• Enter pricing and weight data for internal records and customer billing.
• Pull and prepare paid customer orders for shipment twice daily.
• Transport freight to designated hangars for outbound flights.
• Weigh customer luggage and freight to ensure weight restrictions are followed.
• Open and close the freight hangar daily ensuring security protocols.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shipping software

Invoicing systems

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Type

Temporary

Description

The Freight Forwarding & Logistics Associate plays a vital role in supporting the freight operations at Makers Air. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, this position ensures all packages are compliant, documented, and flight ready. The role involves close coordination with other hangars, customer service teams, and aircraft loading crews to maintain efficiency and safety across all freight handling and logistics processes.

Full Time, Seasonal

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all incoming packages meet Makers Air’s freight guidelines and are safe for flight.
• Repackage, relabel, or re-box freight as necessary for compliance and secure handling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Accurately weigh and document all freight.
• Prepare invoices and airway bills for all outgoing shipments.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Ramp, and Operations teams to ensure seamless freight handling.
• Step in to assist other departments as needed during absences, high-volume periods, or end-of-day tasks.
• Ensure pricing and weight data are entered correctly for internal records and customer billing.
• Pull and prepare paid customer orders for shipment twice daily.
• Transport freight to designated hangars (e.g., Hangar 19) for outbound flights.
• Communicate with customer service and dispatch teams to ensure order accuracy.
• Weigh customer luggage and freight to ensure weight restrictions are followed.
• Update flight reservations and flag overweight items for coordination and planning.
• Organize freight by flight or storage status (paid/unpaid).
• Assist with physically loading packages onto aircraft at Hangar 11.
• Work in tandem with the ramp crew to ensure timely and correct loading sequences.
• Open and close the freight hangar each day, ensuring all security and safety protocols are followed.
• Oversee package readiness for customer pickup/drop-off during operating hours

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of accounting experience in following industries; Manufacturing, Aviation, Hospitality is preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in freight forwarding, logistics, warehouse, or aviation preferred.
• Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and records.
• Ability to analyze data and recognize discrepancies and anomalies.
• Must be able to lift and move packages up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Familiarity with shipping software and invoicing systems is a plus
• Proficiency in English and MS Office, especially Excel, required.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.