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Ocean Export Agent
Houston, Texas•Full-time
$24 - $25 hourly
$24 - $25 hourly
About the Job
Now Hiring: Ocean Export Agent
Experienced in Ocean Export? Take the Next Step in International Logistics.
Openwork is partnering with an established international logistics company in Houston to hire an experienced Ocean Export Agent. We’re looking for a freight-forwarding professional with proven, hands-on ocean export experience who can confidently manage shipments from booking through vessel departure.
This is not an entry-level logistics position. Direct ocean export experience is required.
Position at a Glance
Location: Houston, TX 77073
Pay: $24.00–$25.00 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Overtime & Weekends: Occasional, based on business needs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $24.00–$25.00 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Overtime & Weekends: Occasional, based on business needs
Employment Type: Full-Time
What You'll Be Doing:
- Manage ocean export shipments from booking through vessel departure.
- Coordinate bookings with ocean carriers and NVOCCs.
- Confirm sailing schedules, routing, cutoffs, and equipment availability.
- Coordinate with truckers, warehouses, terminals, steamship lines, overseas offices, and customers.
- Track shipments and proactively resolve delays or service issues.
- Provide customers with shipment status and documentation updates.
- Prepare and review Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Export Declarations, Shipping Instructions, and supporting export documents.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and assist with invoicing and file closeout.
- Ensure shipments meet customer, carrier, and destination-country requirements.
What You Must Bring:
- Proven hands-on ocean export experience – required.
- 3+ years of ocean freight-forwarding or international logistics experience.
- Experience managing ocean export shipments from booking through departure.
- Strong knowledge of ocean export documentation and procedures.
- Experience working with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, truckers, terminals, and overseas offices.
- Knowledge of Incoterms.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Experience with freight-forwarding/logistics systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments, accounts, and deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sense of urgency.
Additional Experience That Stands Out:
- Knowledge of FMC regulations and export compliance.
- Experience with Japan trade lanes or overseas offices.
- Hazardous cargo experience.
- High-volume international freight-forwarding experience.
Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, AD&D coverage, and Employee Assistance Program.
Ready for Your Next Opportunity?
If you have proven ocean export experience and can independently manage international ocean shipments from booking through vessel departure, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for this Ocean Export Agent opportunity in Houston, TX 77073.
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