Air Import Breakbulk Coordinator (Logistics & Freight Forwarding)

Air Import Breakbulk Coordinator (Logistics & Freight Forwarding)

Location: Jamaica, NY (JFK Airport Area)

Position Type: Full-Time Temporary-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Thursday–Monday OR Friday–Tuesday — Weekends Required )

Position Overview

A leading global freight forwarding and logistics provider is seeking an Air Import Breakbulk Coordinator to join their air cargo import team near JFK Airport.

This role manages the documentation, coordination, and processing of inbound international air freight. Working entirely in a professional office environment (no warehouse or forklift duties), you will coordinate directly with airlines, customs brokers, and drayage carriers to facilitate smooth cargo release and distribution.

Key Responsibilities

Airline & Terminal Coordination: Communicate with airline cargo representatives to confirm flight arrivals, verify shipment piece counts/weights, resolve discrepancies, and arrange terminal release.

Fee Processing & Invoicing: Calculate, process, and pay airline terminal handling fees; generate and issue billing invoices for handling charges to accounts and partner branches.

Customs Clearance Support: Transmit arrival notices, commercial invoices, airway bills (AWB), and required entry documents to customs brokers to ensure timely regulatory release.

Ground Transport Dispatch: Schedule local trucking partners to recover cleared cargo from JFK airline terminals and coordinate delivery to the central distribution warehouse.

File Management & Data Entry: Open and update import files in the enterprise transport management system; upload compliance and shipping paperwork to internal databases.

Discrepancy Resolution: Track cargo status in real time and address delays, OS&D (overage, shortage, damage), or carrier holds.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Background in air cargo operations, freight forwarding, ocean import/export, or logistics coordination preferred (entry-level candidates with strong operational aptitude are encouraged to apply).

Weekend Availability: Must be committed to working a scheduled shift that includes Saturdays and Sundays.

Reliable Personal Vehicle (Required): Must have your own dependable car for daily commuting. (The office building’s shuttle to public bus transit does not operate on weekends.)

Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and comfort navigating web-based tracking portals and logistics management systems.

Communication & Organization: Strong attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize time-sensitive cargo deadlines.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $22.00 - $25.00