Ocean Import Specialist

Randstad USA; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Irving, TX is seeking an in-office, full-time Freight Forwarding Clerk to coordinate international ocean shipments, carrier dispatch and customs clearance. The role offers temp-to-permanent employment and prefers 2+ years of forwarding/logistics experience.

Primary duties include monitoring shipments, processing import documentation, and liaising with brokers, CBP, and carriers to ensure timely delivery and accurate status updates.

Qualifications

• 3 years of forwarding/logistics experience.
• Knowledge of ocean freight operations.
• Experience with import documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ocean freight shipments from departure port through inland delivery, managing container movement and vessel tracking.
• Review, verify, and process standard import documentation (MBL/HBL, Arrival Notices, DOs, invoices, packing lists, ISF).
• Liaise with customs brokers, CBP, and PGAs to secure timely freight and release holds.
• Coordinate with cartage, rail ramps, and drayage carriers for final delivery and demurrage control.
• Serve as primary operational contact for assigned client accounts and provide transit milestones and status reports.

Skills

Shipment Coordination

Bill of Lading

Education

High School

Job description

Join an established global freight leader near DFW. Coordinate international ocean shipments, carrier dispatch & customs clearance in a fast-paced team. 2+ yrs forwarding/logistics exp preferred. Full time in the office. Temp to Permanent Employment.

salary: $18 - $20 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: High School

Responsibilities

• Monitor ocean freight shipments from departure port through inland delivery, managing container movement, vessel tracking, transshipments, and terminal milestones.
• Review, verify, and process standard import documentation, including Master & House Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), Arrival Notices, Delivery Orders, commercial invoices, packing lists, and ISF (Importer Security Filing) records.
• Liaise with customs brokers, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to secure timely freight and release holds.
• Coordinate with local cartage companies, rail ramps, and drayage carriers to arrange final delivery, return empty containers to port/depots, and minimize demurrage and per diem penalties.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned client accounts, proactively communicating transit milestones, delays, exception alerts, and shipment status reports.

Skills

• Shipment Coordination (3 years of experience is required)
• Bill of Lading (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Company Culture / Inclusion

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School (required)