LCL Import Operations Specialist (Chicago)

Shipco Transport Inc.; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

STD and LTD insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Flexible benefits account

Wellness program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Shipco Transport Inc. is seeking an experienced LCL Import Operations Coordinator for our CHI branch located in Franklin Park, IL. This full-time role reports to the Operations Supervisor and supports cross-border, multi-time-zone import activities.

The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of LCL import experience, solid documentation skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to ensure accurate cargo handling and timely communication with customers and carriers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience with LCL ocean import consolidations and operations.
• Knowledge of bills of lading, dock receipts, manifests, and related documents.
• Experience with customs procedures and clearance preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across time zones and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage LCL ocean import consolidation and operations.
• Oversee receiving, load plan, stowage, and equipment procurement.
• Process and review documents (bills of lading, dock receipts, manifests).
• Issue revised arrival notices after discrepancies.
• Provide outturn reports and resolve OS&D matters.
• Handle door delivery and customs clearance procedures.
• Perform CFS tasks if needed and manage billing.
• Respond to cargo diversion requests; track inbound containers.
• Monitor inspections, holdContainer status, and billing.
• Assist with claims handling and maintain shared ops mailboxes.

Skills

LCL operations

Ocean import operations

Customer service

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Shipco Transport Inc. is seeking an experienced LCL Import Operations Coordinator for our CHI branch located in Franklin Park, IL. This full-time role reports to the Operations Supervisor and supports cross-border, multi-time-zone import activities.

The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of LCL import experience, solid documentation skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to ensure accurate cargo handling and timely communication with customers and carriers.