What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air & Ocean Import position at Talmo & Associates, Inc?
Import Agent – Air & OceanLocation: Torrance, CASchedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMPay: $25–$27 per hourJoin a Global Leader in Air & Ocean Freight Forwarding!We’re hiring an experienced Import Agent (Air & Ocean) to support full-cycle international import operations. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment, and understands the ins and outs of U.S. Customs, international shipping, and freight forwarding.If you have strong experience in air imports, ocean imports, freight forwarding, CargoWise, customs documentation, and vendor coordination, you’ll excel here.Responsibilities:Manage end-to-end Air and Ocean import operations, from booking to final delivery.Coordinate daily with customers, carriers, airlines, steamship lines, warehouses, truckers, and vendors.Prepare and review all import documentation to ensure full U.S. Customs compliance.Handle consolidated cargo, international shipments, and cross-border freight.Use CargoWise for shipment tracking, entry creation, and communication.Confirm and negotiate freight quotes, trucking rates, and service charges.Provide accurate shipment updates and resolve any service or transit issues.Deliver exceptional customer service with strong communication and follow-up.Qualifications:3 years of freight forwarding experience (required).Recent hands-on experience with Air and Ocean import operations (within the last year).CargoWise proficiency required.Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, and import compliance.Experience with international shipments, consolidation, and customs documentation.Excellent communication, multitasking, and organizational skills.A proactive, detail-focused team player with strong problem-solving abilities.BenefitsCompetitive hourly payHealth, dental, and vision benefitsPaid time offSupportive, family-oriented work cultureOpportunities for growth in a global logistics environmentCompany DescriptionBeverage manufacturer and distributor
Salary : $25 - $27