Job Opening: Ocean Import Coordinator
Description
Ocean Import Coordinator – Aurora, CO
Monday–Friday Schedule | Weekly Pay | Grow Your Skills
Pay and Schedule
- Pay: $25.38/hr
- Location: Aurora, CO
- Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Summary
We are seeking an Ocean Import Coordinator to support a growing international freight forwarding operation. This role is ideal for someone with at least one year of experience in freight forwarding or logistics who is looking to deepen their knowledge and grow within a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The position focuses primarily on ocean import shipments, with some exposure to air freight, and offers hands-on experience managing shipments from origin to final delivery.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate ocean import shipments from booking through final delivery
• Manage documentation related to imports, including commercial invoices, carrier charges, terminal handling fees, and shipment billing
• Track shipments and proactively communicate status updates and exceptions
• Work closely with overseas partners, carriers, customs brokers, and internal teams
• Support air import shipments as needed
• Maintain accurate shipment data and documentation within freight forwarding systems
• Handle a high volume of shipments while meeting accuracy and service expectations
• Follow established procedures and customer requirements
Requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in freight forwarding, import operations, or logistics
• Basic understanding of ocean import processes; air import exposure is a plus
• Experience or familiarity with full container load shipments; some LCL exposure preferred
• Comfortable working in documentation-heavy and coordination-focused roles
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities at once
• Proficient in freight systems such as CargoWise or similar platforms, or willing to learn
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset
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