Air and Ocean Import Specialist

Job Title: Air Import Freight Forwarder (Onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $25–$29/hour

About Our Client:

Addison Group is working with a well-established, growing logistics organization seeking a Junior Air Import Freight Forwarder to join its onsite operations team in the Mendota Heights, MN area.

This position is newly created due to business growth and increased shipment volume. Leadership is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented freight forwarder with early-career experience who is eager to grow within a structured, fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate is highly process-driven, comfortable managing multiple shipments at once, and confident communicating with customers, overseas partners, and transportation vendors.

Job Description:

The Air Import Freight Forwarder will support daily air and ocean import operations, managing shipments from origin through final delivery. This role requires hands-on experience with Cargo Wise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fully onsite, deadline-driven environment.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, international offices, and external vendors to ensure accurate documentation, timely delivery, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and trace air and ocean import shipments using Cargo Wise
• Coordinate delivery of air import freight
• Process ocean import documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicate with customers, overseas colleagues, airlines, warehouses, and trucking providers
• Review, audit, and approve vendor invoices, freight charges, and credit notes
• Manage billing and payment of ocean freight charges
• Ensure compliance with customer and vendor agreements
• Support day-to-day operational needs as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in freight forwarding or a similar logistics role
• Air import experience strongly preferred
• Cargo Wise experience (1+ year highly preferred)
• Logistics industry background required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, onsite environment
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• English required;
  Mandarin is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with logistics systems preferred
• Location: Fully onsite – Mendota Heights, MN
• Schedule: Flexible start times (7:00–4:00 or 8:00–5:00)
• Dress Code: Business casual
• Interview Process: One onsite interview
• 2 weeks paid vacation accrued in the first year; 3 weeks starting in year two
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Long-term disability coverage
• Group life insurance and AD&D

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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 accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.