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The full-time Jr. JFK Logistics & Operations Agent will work from our JFK office and assist the Rock-It Cargo Central Operations team with arranging domestic and international transportation for a variety of live performance touring projects. You will be instrumental in the success of our clients’ events. The Freight Forwarder Export Coordinator will strategically identify & book the best routes for each project, prepare and review necessary documentation for the shipments, manage key deadlines to keep projects on track, and cultivate lasting client and vendor relationships. In this role, you will work side-by-side with seasoned operations leaders, deepen your expertise across all types of shipments (air, trucking, and ocean) and projects, and build a strong foundation from which to grow your career in the industry.

Work Schedule: The standard work schedule for this role is 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. However, operational requirements occasionally require work during nights, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the operations department in researching best routes and making bookings for domestic and international freight shipments
• Coordinate domestic and international import/export shipments via all modes of transport: air, trucking and ocean
• Review client manifests and prepare transportation documents
• Cultivate and maintain customer and vendor relationships
• Work closely with carriers, shippers, and consignees to ensure deadlines are met
• Other duties related to client projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What The Rock-It Company Will Offer You: 

A growing logistics firm backed by an award-winning global parent company within the entertainment and luxury import/export logistics industry providing unrivaled experience and expertise for live events, touring, sports, luxury auto and art freight forwarding. Our teams serve as the premier freight forwarders handling some of the world’s biggest concerts, festivals, and sporting events for many high-profile clients across the music & sports industries to make the greatest shows and events possible across the world.  

Work with some of the most well-known and successful companies in the world. Your work will make an impact and be appreciated by others. 

Benefits & Perks That Rock!

• Recharge & Reset: Enjoy a generous PTO package with 18 vacation days, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually. We know work-life balance is key.
• Your Health, Our Priority: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are just the start. Get employer contributions to your HSA if you choose a high-deductible health plan, plus access to convenient telemedicine through MDLive and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Financially Fit: Secure your future with our 401(k) match and comprehensive employer-funded insurance (Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability).
• Family Matters: Welcoming a new addition? We offer generous paid parental leave for all parents.
• Perks with a Purpose: Grow professionally with Continuing Education Reimbursement, give back with Charitable Donation Matching, and even snag free tickets to client events (when available)!
• Culture Club: We love to celebrate! Join us for regular company events like birthday lunches, sports outings, volunteer opportunities, and more.
• Optional Add-Ons: Customize your benefits with supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity) and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Sweet Savings: Score potential discounts on home and auto insurance through Farmers Insurance.

The Rock-It Company is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Rock-It will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact hiring@rockitcompany.com. Rock-It provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local law pertaining to the employee’s state of employment.