Openwork
Air Import Agent
Houston, Texas•Full-time
$23 - $27 hourly
$23 - $27 hourly
About the Job
Now Hiring: Air Import Agent
International Air Freight | Import Operations | Logistics
Openwork is hiring an experienced and detail-oriented Air Import Agent for an established international logistics operation in Houston, TX 77073.
We're looking for a logistics professional with strong air freight import experience who can coordinate international shipments, manage customs documentation, and ensure cargo moves efficiently from origin to final destination.
This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering $23.00–$27.00 per hour, weekly pay, a Monday–Friday schedule, and long-term career potential.
Position Details:
- Location: Houston, TX 77073.
- Pay: $23.00–$27.00 per hour | Based on Experience.
- Pay Frequency: Weekly.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.
- Overtime: Occasional, including weekends as needed.
- Employment Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate international air freight imports from origin through final delivery.
- Prepare and review import documents, including air waybills, commercial invoices, and packing lists.
- Ensure shipments meet customs regulations and compliance requirements.
- Communicate with airlines, customs brokers, customers, and logistics partners.
- Track shipments, monitor delivery schedules, and resolve delays.
- Provide customers with shipment updates and address questions or concerns.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and update logistics systems.
- Assist with additional import operations and administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of import/export experience with a focus on air freight required.
- Hands-on experience managing international air import shipments required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations, import documentation, and compliance procedures.
- Experience coordinating with airlines, customs brokers, and freight partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with logistics software such as CargoWise or WebCargo.
- Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, with occasional overtime and weekends.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working with international freight forwarders or global logistics companies.
- Knowledge of international trade and import regulations.
- Familiarity with multiple transportation and logistics partners.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- $23.00–$27.00 per hour | Weekly Pay.
- Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule.
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
- Opportunity to manage international air freight shipments.
- Work with airlines, customs brokers, and global logistics partners.
- Professional international logistics environment.
Apply Today
If you have 3+ years of international air freight import/export experience, strong customs documentation skills, and enjoy coordinating shipments in a fast-paced environment, we'd like to hear from you!
Apply today for the Air Import Agent position in Houston, TX 77073.
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