Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment ยท 7 hours ago
Ocean Export Operator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yrAltius Talent is a growing freight forwarding company in Chicago, seeking an Ocean Export Operator to join its expanding operations team. The role involves managing end-to-end ocean export operations, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance and service quality.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jamie Watts
Responsibilities
Handle end-to-end ocean export operations, managing shipments from booking through final documentation
Coordinate with carriers, overseas agents, trucking providers, and customers to ensure timely and accurate execution
Prepare and process all export documentation including Bills of Lading, shipping instructions, and related paperwork
Manage customer communication, providing proactive updates and resolving shipment issues as they arise
Work closely with internal teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and service quality
Support and manage export accounts
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in ocean export operations within a freight forwarding environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
Motivated professional who is willing to grow with the company
Preferred
Experience working with automotive accounts is preferred but not essential
Familiarity with CargoWise is preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) + Sick Days
PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% employer matching
Hybrid work model: 4 days in-office, Fridays work from home
Company
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Chosen and recognised by the industry's leading forwarders and rising independents, Altius Talent recruits across the full spectrum of global logistics.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase