Overview
FREIGHT FORWARDER – IMPORT Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Ocean Blue Express
Job Summary
Ocean Blue Express, Inc. is seeking an Import Freight Forwarder to manage international air and ocean import shipments. This office-based position coordinates the import process from origin through final delivery in the United States, including arrival scheduling, documentation, compliance, customer communication, and issue resolution.
This position requires a minimum of two years of hands-on import freight forwarding experience.
Important: This is an international air and ocean import freight forwarding position. It is not a warehouse operations, receiving, inventory control, picking, or packing role.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage import shipments from overseas origin through final delivery in the United States.
· Prepare and review arrival notices, delivery orders, and other import-related documentation.
· Process import transactions in the company’s freight forwarding system and track shipment arrival, customs clearance, and delivery status.
· Coordinate with airlines, ocean carriers, customs brokers, trucking companies, overseas agents, and internal departments to manage arrival schedules, customs clearance, and delivery.
· Provide customer service and account support, including rate information, service coordination, shipment status updates, issue reporting, and problem resolution.
· Maintain accurate and timely shipment records while following applicable procedures and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
· Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in international air and/or ocean import freight forwarding is required.
· Korean language proficiency required, in addition to English. (the majority of our customers are Korean-speaking, and candidates must be able to communicate fluently with them in Korean)
· Basic knowledge of air and ocean import processes, documentation, and compliance requirements is preferred.
· Strong customer-service mindset and professional communication skills.
· Ability to prioritize tasks, handle documentation accurately, and resolve problems effectively.
· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide employment visa or permanent-residency sponsorship.
Please note: Experience limited to warehouse-floor operations is not considered international freight forwarding experience.
Benefits
· 401(k) plan with company matching
· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
· Company-provided lunch
· Paid vacation and paid sick leave
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed or email your résumé to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ocean Blue Express, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: $52,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: FREIGHT FORWARDER – IMPORT
Company: Ocean Blue Express
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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