Ocean Import/Export Ops Specialist — Growth in Freight

THOMAS Freight; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Long-term career path

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in the United States is looking for an Ocean Import & Export Operations Specialist to handle international freight movements. This full-time position requires 2-3 years of experience in international freight forwarding and hands-on expertise with ocean shipments. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay of up to $30/hour is offered along with a strong benefits package and a chance to join a new team during a significant growth phase.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years experience in international freight forwarding.
• Hands-on A–Z experience with ocean import or export shipments.
• Familiarity with CargoWise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day ocean import and export operations.
• Coordinate with carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Support documentation, tracking, and problem resolution.
• Ensure compliance and on-time cargo flow.

Skills

International freight forwarding

Ocean import/export expertise

Attention to detail

Proactive in fast-paced environment

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

A leading freight forwarding company in the United States is looking for an Ocean Import & Export Operations Specialist to handle international freight movements. This full-time position requires 2-3 years of experience in international freight forwarding and hands-on expertise with ocean shipments. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay of up to $30/hour is offered along with a strong benefits package and a chance to join a new team during a significant growth phase.