Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Freight Forwarding professionals for temp-to-hire opportunities in Gardena, CA, supporting international air export and ocean import operations. These roles are ideal for candidates with hands-on freight forwarding experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to manage shipments accurately in a fast-paced logistics environment.

This is a strong opportunity to join a professional logistics operation with structured processes, supportive leadership, and a team-focused environment. Candidates will work closely with airlines, warehouses, customers, and internal teams to keep international shipments moving efficiently and in compliance. The environment is well suited for dependable logistics professionals who value stability, clear expectations, and the opportunity to continue building their career in global transportation and import/export administration.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate international air export shipments from booking through final delivery.
- Prepare, review, and process export documentation, including HAWB, MAWB, invoices, and packing lists.
- Ensure shipment activity complies with customs regulations, export requirements, and internal procedures.
- Coordinate bookings, pickups, cargo tracking, and shipment status updates with airlines, warehouses, and customers.
- Maintain accurate shipment records, billing details, and operational updates in CargoWise.
- Support freight forwarding operations for air export and ocean import shipments as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $27 to $28 per hour.
- Location: Gardena, CA.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Assignment type: Temp for up to 11 months.
- Work arrangement: 100% onsite.
- Air Export Specialist openings:
- Position 1: 3rd shift, Tuesday through Saturday, $27 per hour.
- Position 2: 1st shift, Sunday through Thursday, $27 per hour.
- Position 3: Air Export, Monday through Friday with potential to change to Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 10:30 AM, $28 per hour.
- Freight Forwarder, Ocean Import Preferred:
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM during training.
- Pay: $28 per hour.
- Flexibility required to transition to an earlier start time once fully trained.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Coordinate air export shipments and support freight forwarding operations from start to finish.
- Prepare and review international shipping documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Track cargo movement, communicate shipment updates, and maintain records in CargoWise.
- Support billing, shipment file accuracy, and operational follow-up.

- 3 to 5 years of relevant logistics, freight forwarding, import/export, or transportation experience preferred.
- Previous air export industry experience required for Air Export Specialist roles.
- Previous freight forwarding experience required for Freight Forwarder role.
- CargoWise experience required for air export positions.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of export documentation, shipment tracking, and customer communication.
- Excellent attendance and reliability.
- Ability to work onsite in Gardena, CA.
- Ability to pass background and drug screening upon selection.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Ocean import experience preferred for the Freight Forwarder role.
- CargoWise experience preferred for the Freight Forwarder role.
- Flexibility to work adjusted schedules based on operational needs.
- Experience communicating with airlines, warehouses, customs-related parties, and international customers.

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