Next-Flight Air Freight Coordinator

USKO Inc.; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Reimbursement

Dental

Vision

Life & AD&D

401(k) with employer contributions

PTO + paid holidays

Full training and career advancement

Job summary

USKO is seeking an Air Freight Coordinator to support time-critical domestic air freight operations in Independence, MO. This in-office role requires understanding of NFO, airline cutoffs, air bill creation, and solid experience in expedited logistics.

You will manage routing, secure flights, quote NFO jobs, and collaborate with airlines and partners to move shipments with precision and urgency. The role demands strong communication, high urgency mindset, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• Experience with air freight, NFO, or airline operations preferred.
• Able to multitask and manage time-sensitive shipments.
• Strong communication and high urgency mindset.
• Comfort with web tools, Office, Gmail, and TMS platforms.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Team-first attitude and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NFO shipments and time-critical air freight.
• Route shipments and book flights based on cutoff times and service level.
• Calculate weight/dims and ensure airline requirements.
• Prepare MAWB/HAWB and documentation.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, and airline partners.
• Track shipments from pickup to recovery to final delivery.
• Source capacity using ground and air partners as needed.
• Support quoting, documentation, and proactive customer updates.
• Maintain accurate operational records.

Skills

Air freight / NFO operations

Multitasking

Strong communication

Time-sensitive shipments

Web tools / Gmail / Office

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Tools

TMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Job description

USKO is seeking an Air Freight Coordinator to support time-critical domestic air freight operations in Independence, MO. This in-office role requires understanding of NFO, airline cutoffs, air bill creation, and solid experience in expedited logistics.

You will manage routing, secure flights, quote NFO jobs, and collaborate with airlines and partners to move shipments with precision and urgency. The role demands strong communication, high urgency mindset, and the ability to multitask.