Office Administrator
- Freight Forwarding
- 3.1 Medley, FL $18
- $20 an hour
- Contract, Full-time Apply with Indeed Office Administrator
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Freight Forwarding Location:
Medley / Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
Job Type:
Full-Time Pay:
$18.00
00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, Day Shift Work Location:
Onsite Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Office Administrator with freight forwarding or logistics experience to support the daily operations of a busy international logistics office. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced freight-forwarding environment . The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with customers, truckers, carriers, warehouses, vendors, and internal operations teams while also handling general office administration. This is not a traditional receptionist-only position. We are looking for someone who understands the pace of freight forwarding and can manage multiple priorities, shipment documentation, customer requests, billing support, and office responsibilities throughout the day. Responsibilities Answer incoming calls and assist customers, vendors, truckers, and visitors Coordinate with trucking companies, carriers, warehouses, and internal operations teams Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documentation Work with Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, shipping labels, and delivery documents Assist with ocean carrier and freight-forwarding documentation Coordinate FedEx, UPS, courier, and other shipment-related activities Track shipments, pickups, deliveries, and customer orders Provide shipment updates and follow up on delays or discrepancies Support warehouse coordination and shipment preparation Assist with billing, invoices, freight charges, vendor invoices, and payment follow-up Maintain customer, vendor, shipment, and office records Provide administrative support to management and operations staff Assist with employee onboarding/offboarding and office documentation Maintain office and breakroom supplies Coordinate with office vendors, building management, and maintenance providers Manage incoming/outgoing mail, packages, and correspondence Support meetings, office events, and general branch operations Handle multiple urgent requests and changing priorities throughout the day Qualifications Previous freight-forwarding, shipping, import/export, transportation, or logistics office experience required 1-2+ years of relevant experience preferred Hands-on experience with Bills of Lading and shipping documentation Experience working with truckers, carriers, warehouses, customers, and vendors Familiarity with ocean freight, air freight, LTL, or international shipping preferred Experience with billing, invoices, AP/AR support, or vendor payments preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Strong organizational and communication skills Strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working independently Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus Ideal Candidate You may currently work as a: Freight Forwarding Administrative Assistant Logistics Coordinator Shipping Coordinator Import/Export Coordinator Freight Coordinator Operations Coordinator Customer Service Coordinator
- Freight Forwarding Logistics Administrator Branch Administrator The strongest candidates will have experience working in a freight-forwarding office and be comfortable handling customers, truckers, carriers, documentation, billing, and office responsibilities at the same time.
Pay:
$18.00
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have working in freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics? What hands-on experience do you have with Bills of Lading, truckers, carriers, warehouses, shipment tracking, billing, or invoices? Are you comfortable working onsite in Medley / Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 for $18
Please describe a fast-paced freight or logistics environment you have worked in and how you managed multiple priorities at once.
Experience:
freight forwarding: 1 year (Preferred) bill of lading: 1 year (Preferred) fast paced freight forwarding environment: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
English (Required) Spanish (Preferred)
Location:
Medley, FL (Required)
Work Location:
In person