Overseas Freight Assistant

About JORI Logistics
JORI is a client-focused, relationship-based, family-owned company that understands our client’s Customs Brokerage and transportation needs. We combine unparalleled customer service with robust technology solutions to transform logistics into a competitive advantage for importers and exporters. Since 1992, we’ve provided turnkey logistics services, including Canadian Customs Brokerage, U.S. Customs Brokerage, Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Ground Freight, Trade Consulting, and more. Our client relationships, some of which are as old as we are, have grown to include some of Canada’s foremost importers and exporters. With offices in Calgary, Houston, Almaty, and Cebu City, JORI is small enough to care and big enough to matter.

About the Opportunity
We are looking for reliable, motivated, and hardworking team member to join our Freight Team!

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Organize common shipments via ground or courier service, including the compilation of necessary documentation and daily tracking.
- Complete any data entry duties
- Create and coordinates the setup of shipments and documentation
- Track and trace packages, as well as notifying the Team Lead of any concerns or problems

- Assist in providing quotes to customers on their shipping and customs needs

- Work with internal staff to ensure that all information in the system is correct and up to date, so that customers can rely on it

- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure that everything runs well

About You

- Freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and/or logistic experience
- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication skills
- Experience with MS Word/word processing, MS Excel/spreadsheets, Windows, e-mail and various PC based software
- Ability to complete tasks in an effective and efficient manner
- Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and with high keying accuracy
- Deductive reasoning and critical problem-solving skill
- Fluent English both written and conversational
- Typing speed of 40-50 words per minute
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Cargowise knowledge/experience is an asset

- Experience in the Canadian/US FTL & LTL Trucking industry is an asset

What We Offer

As a productive member of our team, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, as well as a range of attractive benefits, including:

• Clear compensation plan
• Loyalty Bonus
• HMO
• Education support and personal development programs

Do our values resonate with you? If you want to be a part of a fast-growing and technology-driven company with a global reach, apply now!