Laft Inc Gardena​/Cfs Operations Associate

CFS OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Company: LAFT, Inc.

Location:

Gardena, California
Department: CFS Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-Site, Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Operations Manager
Compensation: $18.50-$22.00 per hour

LAFT, Inc. is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented CFS Operations Associate to support the daily operations of our Container Freight Station. This position combines office-based shipment coordination with warehouse inventory verification. Primary responsibilities include maintaining accurate cargo and inventory records, monitoring inbound and outbound shipments, preparing cargo-release documents, checking in drivers, coordinating shipment segregation and labeling, responding to customers, and providing timely updates to management.

The ideal candidate is organized, attentive to detail, comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments, and able to communicate professionally with customers, drivers, warehouse personnel, dispatchers, and management.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., including a one-hour unpaid meal period. This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt position. Occasional early starts, extended hours, overtime, and weekend work may be required based on operational needs. All overtime will be compensated in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

• Review photographs and receiving information uploaded by warehouse personnel after cargo is devanned from containers.
• Organize photographs and cargo information by shipment, customer, house bill, or other applicable reference number.
• Prepare and send clear inbound cargo, receiving, and availability updates to customers.
• Verify that cargo quantities, marks, labels, and shipment details are accurately entered in the operating system.
• Promptly report shortages, overages, damages, unidentified cargo, or other discrepancies to the Operations Manager.

• Review outbound and loading photographs uploaded by warehouse personnel after cargo is released.
• Confirm that released cargo matches the applicable customer instructions, release authorization, and system records.
• Send customers timely pickup and release confirmations, including shipment details and supporting photographs when appropriate.
• Print and prepare Bills of Lading, warehouse release documents, and other shipping paperwork required for cargo pickup.
• Update the shipment status in the operating system after cargo is released.

• Check in arriving drivers and confirm the driver’s name, trucking company, vehicle information, pickup authorization, and shipment details.
• Verify that the driver and truck information matches the applicable release instructions before preparing or providing cargo-release documents.
• Confirm which shipment, house bill, or cargo the driver is authorized to pick up.
• Verify pickup numbers, reference numbers, and other required release information.
• Immediately report missing, inconsistent, or unauthorized pickup information to the Operations Manager.

• Maintain accurate and current CFS cargo inventory records in the operating system.
• Enter new orders, shipment information, and customer instructions accurately and promptly.
• Monitor cargo availability and readiness at the applicable port or terminal.
• Update shipment statuses in the operating system as cargo moves through each operational milestone.
• Regularly walk through warehouse areas to verify physical inventory against system records.
• Inspect cargo locations, carton counts, cargo marks, labels, and shipment identification.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory or status discrepancies with warehouse personnel and management.

• Identify outbound shipments requiring segregation based on customer instructions and shipping documents.
• Administratively organize shipment information by customer, house bill, carton, lot, model, purchase order, or other applicable cargo grouping.
• Prepare labels and written segregation instructions for the warehouse team.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure that the correct cargo…