Weekend Freight Forwarding Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title:

Import Agent

Department:

Reports to:

Non- exempt

Salary Range:

$19.23 to $28.46 an hour

Company Overview:

Established in 1983, OCEANAIR Inc. is a global provider in international transportation logistics. As a New England based freight forwarder OCEANAIR Inc. has grown to become one of the largest independent service providers in the region. Our extensive network and global reach, delivers value in all aspects of the supply chain. OCEANAIR’s services include Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, Import & Export Compliance, Domestic Trucking, 3PL Warehousing & Distribution, and PO Management.     Our extensive global network of partners delivers cost effective multi-lane and multi-modal transportation management. 

Job Description:

Position Overview: 

The Import Agent will deliver a consistent and high-quality experience to OCEANAIR Inc.’s customers, both external and internal. Work efficiently in a team environment to process and secure import shipments. To support all sales efforts and quotes as assigned by department manager or supervisor’s departmental activities as needed.     Attention to detail while ensuring all necessary paperwork is complete and acceptable for entry to customs. The ability to interact with officials at multiple agencies is a daily task. 

***Schedule for this position may require weekends on a departmental rotation basis. This position may require working a holiday schedule based on the needs of the operation and requirements of the account.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Work Environment:  

• Work is performed in an office environment where there is no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.  Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermitted breaks during the workday do not compromise the work. Work requires constant respond to changing circumstances and using new information to adjust approach and to quickly respond to new needs.
• Sensory Essential Functions include close work, visual examination of paperwork, computer monitor and keyboard use,  conversations, telephone and background noise. 
• Physical Requirements with reasonable accommodations.  Light work requiring exerting up to 20 pounds if force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling. Job consists of sitting, standing, walking, squatting and twisting.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. 

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.