Freight Forwarder
Mendota Heights, MN
Category: Administrative
Reference ID: 10081947
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/ZlCeYJ
Role: Freight Forwarder
Location: Mendota Heights, MN (Fully Onsite)
Industry: Logistics
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $25 – $29 / hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
About the Role
Addison Group is partnering with a growing company in the logistics industry to identify a Freight Forwarder – Ocean Import to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a sharp, driven logistics professional looking to grow their career within a fast-paced and process-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of freight forwarding experience, strong attention to detail, and experience working with CargoWise. This person should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, communicating with customers and vendors, and taking ownership of the import process from documentation through delivery.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin through final delivery
- Track and trace shipments using CargoWise
- Process ocean import documentation accurately and efficiently
- Communicate with customers, overseas colleagues, transportation vendors, warehouses, and trucking companies
- Coordinate shipment delivery and resolve issues as they arise
- Review, approve, and process freight invoices and credit notes
- Audit vendor invoices for accuracy
- Process ocean freight payments and charges
- Maintain familiarity with customer and vendor agreements
- Provide timely shipment updates and maintain strong customer relationships
- Ensure all required documentation and processes are completed accurately and on schedule
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient shipment movement and service delivery
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of freight forwarding or related logistics experience
- Ocean import experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 1 year of CargoWise experience heavily preferred
- Strong understanding of freight forwarding and international logistics processes
- Experience with shipment tracking, documentation, billing, and vendor coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Driven, process-oriented, and eager to grow within the logistics industry
- Mandarin or additional language skills are a plus
- Education is open
Additional Details
This is a fully onsite opportunity with a collaborative team environment and a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and customer service.
The ideal candidate will be a sharp junior-level logistics professional who is eager to take ownership of their work and continue developing their career in freight forwarding.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
#admin2
-
Air Import Coordinator
DFW Airport, TX
Role: Air Import Coordinator Location: DFW Airport, TX Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Fully Onsite) Rotating Sunday shift (approximately 3–4 hours onsite) Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $23 - $26/hr Industry: Logist...
Recommended
-
Medical Billing and AR Specialist
Mendota Heights, MN
Title: Medical Biller Location: St. Paul, MN, must be able to work on-site Industry: Healthcare Pay Rate: $23.00 - $29.00 / Hourly Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Job Description: We are currently hiring for...
Recommended
-
Customer Service Representative | 12pm-9pm
Itasca, IL
Job Title: Customer Service Representative - 2nd Shift | 12pm-9pm, Sun-Thur Location (City, State): Itasca, IL Industry: Transportation / Logistics Pay: $23 - $24 / hour (based on experience) Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vis...
Recommended
-
Director of Procurement and Logistics
Navasota, TX
Director of Procurement and Logistics Employment Status: Full-Time Department: Operations Reports To: Vice President of Operations Location: Navasota, TX Compensation: $110,000–$130,000 annually Bonus: Performance-based bonus plan Position Overview A g...
Recommended
-
Logistics Coordinator
Illinois
Title: Logistics Coordinator Industry: Manufacturing Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Seasonal Contract Pay: $25–$28/hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Monday–Thursday onsite and Fridays remote. Benefits: This...
Recommended
-
Logistics Coordinator
Columbus, OH
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator Location: Columbus, OH (Fully Onsite) Industry: Transportation, Logistics, and Freight Management Pay: $19 – $20 / hour (Contract) Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Vision, Dental, and 401k Job Descriptio...
Recommended
-
Customer Service & Data Entry Specialist
Rockwall, TX
Job Title: Customer Service / Data Entry Specialist Location: Rockwall, TX Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Type of Employment: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $21 – $23 / hour Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Benefits...
Recommended
-
Vehicle Ordering Specialist
Itasca, IL
Job Title: Vehicle Ordering Specialist Industry: Fleet Management Location (city, state): Itasca, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $53,000 - $55,000 / Annually Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM; 100% in office Benefits: This position is...
Recommended
-
Logistics Coordinator
Bethlehem, PA
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator Location: Bethlehem, PA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $19-20/hr Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Our client is a well-established logistics and transportation company operating at a regional distributi...
Recommended
-
Purchasing Clerk
Spring, TX
Job Title: Purchasing Clerk Location: Houston, TX Pay: $22-$23 / hour Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Position Summary: Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to support their purchasing an...
Recommended
-
AP Specialist
Houston, TX
Title: AP Specialist Location: Katy, TX Pay: $26-$27/hour Job Type: Contract Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more Job Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced AP Specialist to join their accounting team in Katy, TX. The ideal candid...
Recommended
-
Paralegal- Construction Contract Administration
Bowie, MD
Job Title: Paralegal – Contract Administration Industry: Construction / Electrical Contracting Location (city, state): Bowie, Maryland Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $100,000–$120,000 per year (based on experience) Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00...
Recommended
-
Accounting Manager (AP AR Supervisor)
Claremore, OK
Job Title: Accounting Manager (AP/AR Supervisor) Industry: Manufacturing Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $80,000–$90,000 / annually Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; some flexibility avail...
Recommended
-
Treatment Coordinator
Albany, NY
Title: Dental Treatment Coordinator Location: Albany, NY area (must be able to travel occasionally between nearby practice locations) Compensation: $23–$30/hour, depending on experience Industry: Dental / Healthcare Benefits: The position is eligible f...
Recommended
-
Legal Assistant
Baton Rouge, LA
Position: Legal Assistant Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Onsite) Pay: $50,000 - $60,000 Industry: Legal Employment Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Benefits: Eligible for health, dental, vision, 401k. We are seeking a dependable,...
Recommended
-
Office Manager
Maryland
Job Title: Office Manager Industry: Construction / Real Estate Location: Columbia, MD (Fully In Office) Assignment Type: Contract (4-5 months) Pay: $26 – $28 / hour (based on experience) Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Benefits: This po...
Recommended
-
Bilingual Human Resources Generalist
Dallas, TX
Job Title: Bilingual HR Generalist Industry: Hospitality Location (city, state): Dallas, TX Assignment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time Pay: $82,000 per year Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Onsite Benefits: This position is eligible for med...
Recommended
-
Corporate Paralegal - Real Estate
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Corporate Paralegal – Real Estate Industry: Legal Services Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $90,000 annually + year-end bonus Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 100% On-Site Benefits: This position is elig...
Recommended
-
Human Resources Generalist
Maryland
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist Industry: Business Consulting / Professional Services Location: Rockville, MD (fully onsite) Assignment Type: Contract (3+ months, potential for extension) Pay: $30 – $35 / hour (based on experience) Work Schedule:...
Recommended
-
Staff Accountant
Brambleton, VA
Position Title: Staff Accountant Location: Brambleton, VA — On-site Assignment Type: Temp-to-Permanent or Permanent Hire Compensation: $35.00–$45.00 per hour for temp-to-permanent; $80,000–$95,000 annually for permanent hire Work Schedule: Monday–Frida...
Recommended
-
Accounts Payable Specialist
Woodstock, GA
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Woodstock, GA | Onsite | Full-time Compensation: $22 - $28 / hour Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts P...
Recommended
-
Project Coordinator
Denver Metro Area, Colorado
Title: Project Coordinator Industry: Transportation Location: Arvada, CO Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $65,000–$75,000 / Annually Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | 100% Onsite Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, v...
Recommended
-
Administrative Assistant
Nashville, TN
Job Title: Claims Administrative Assistant Industry: Logistics Location (city, state): Nashville, TN (37205) Assignment Type: 4 – 5 Month Contract Pay: $30 - $32 / hr Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Fully Onsite Benefits: This position i...
Recommended
-
Conference and Meeting Coordinator
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Conference and Meeting Coordinator Location: Southside Chicago, IL – Hyde Park Area Industry: Civic & Social Organization Compensation: $24.00 – $27.00 / Hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, on-site (30-minute unpaid lunch) ...
Recommended
-
Inventory Coordinator
Carol Stream, IL
Inventory Coordinator Manufacturing | Carol Stream, IL COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE Pay: $20.20/hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Some flexibility on start/end times. Overtime: Occasional Saturday overtime may be needed for 2–4 hours, approximat...
Recommended
-
Shipping Supervisor
West Chicago, IL
Job Title: Shipping Supervisor Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution Location (city, state): West Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire preferred; Direct Hire candidates will also be considered Pay: $27–$33/hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8...
Recommended
-
Marketing Operations Coordinator
Fort Worth, TX
Job Title: Marketing Operations Coordinator Industry: Professional Services Location (city, state): Fort Worth, TX Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire, 6 months Pay: $30.00-$33.00 per hour Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hybrid ...
Recommended
-
Accounts Payable Support
Oldsmar, FL
Position: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Oldsmar, FL - fully in office Role: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $24 - $26/ Per Hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, a...
Recommended
-
Foreclosure Referrals Processor
Phoenix, AZ
Job Title: Foreclosure Referrals Processor Location (city, state): Phoenix, AZ Compensation: $20.00-$24.00/hour Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. 1+ year of...
Recommended
-
Accounts Payable Specialist
Addison, IL
Role: Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Schaumburg, Illinois Assignment Type: 3-Month Contract with Potential for Extensions Compensation: $28 – $30 / hour, depending on experience Benefits: This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401...
Recommended