Freight Forwarder
Mendota Heights, MN
Category: Administrative
Reference ID: 10081947
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/ZlCeYJ
Role: Freight Forwarder
Location: Mendota Heights, MN (Fully Onsite)
Industry: Logistics
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $25 – $29 / hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
About the Role
Addison Group is partnering with a growing company in the logistics industry to identify a Freight Forwarder – Ocean Import to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a sharp, driven logistics professional looking to grow their career within a fast-paced and process-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of freight forwarding experience, strong attention to detail, and experience working with CargoWise. This person should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with customers and vendors, and taking ownership of the import process from documentation through delivery.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin through final delivery
- Track and trace shipments using CargoWise
- Process ocean import documentation accurately and efficiently
- Communicate with customers, overseas colleagues, transportation vendors, warehouses, and trucking companies
- Coordinate shipment delivery and resolve issues as they arise
- Review, approve, and process freight invoices and credit notes
- Audit vendor invoices for accuracy
- Process ocean freight payments and charges
- Maintain familiarity with customer and vendor agreements
- Provide timely shipment updates and maintain strong customer relationships
- Ensure all required documentation and processes are completed accurately and on schedule
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient shipment movement and service delivery
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of freight forwarding or related logistics experience
- Ocean import experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 1 year of CargoWise experience heavily preferred
- Strong understanding of freight forwarding and international logistics processes
- Experience with shipment tracking, documentation, billing, and vendor coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Driven, process-oriented, and eager to grow within the logistics industry
- Mandarin or additional language skills are a plus
- Education is open
Additional Details
This is a fully onsite opportunity with a collaborative team environment and a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and customer service.
The ideal candidate will be a sharp junior-level logistics professional who is eager to take ownership of their work and continue developing their career in freight forwarding.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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