Air & Sea Freight Operator

Multi-Modal Freight Operations Specialist

Fort Lauderdale, Florida | International Freight Forwarding

$65,000 USD + Benefits | Salary Negotiable

Are you an experienced Multi-Modal Freight Forwarder looking for your next opportunity with an established international logistics business?

We're currently working on behalf of a well-established global freight forwarding company that is expanding its operations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and we're looking to speak with experienced freight forwarding professionals with a background across sea and air freight imports and exports, including project freight.

This is a hands-on operational role offering variety across different modes of transport and shipment types. You'll manage international shipments from booking through to final delivery, working closely with customers, shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, transport providers and internal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day multi-modal freight operation, including:

Managing international sea and air freight imports and exports from start to finish

Coordinating FCL and LCL ocean shipments, alongside air freight movements

Managing bookings with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents and transport providers

Handling project freight and specialist cargo shipments, coordinating

requirements to ensure the safe and timely movement of goods

Preparing and checking shipping documentation, including bills of lading, AWBs, commercial invoices, packing lists and export documentation

Liaising with customs brokers, port and terminal operators, handling agents and haulage companies

Arranging collections, deliveries, customs clearance and onward transportation

Tracking shipments and providing customers with regular updates throughout the shipping proces

About You

We're looking for someone with solid hands-on freight forwarding experience across sea and air freight, ideally covering both imports and exports. Experience handling project freight or specialist cargo would be a real advantage.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience within an international freight forwarding environment

Knowledge of sea freight imports and exports, including FCL and LCL shipments

Experience with air freight imports and exports

The ability to manage shipments from initial booking through to final delivery

Good knowledge of international shipping procedures, freight documentation and customs processes

Experience dealing with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents, customs brokers and transport providers

Exposure to project freight, out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo or other specialist shipments would be beneficial

This could suit an experienced Multi-Modal Freight Coordinator, Sea Freight Operator, Import/Export Operator, Freight Forwarder or Project Freight Coordinator looking to join an established international business with a varied operational workload.

If you have a strong freight forwarding background and enjoy managing a broad range of international shipments across different transport modes, we'd be keen to hear from you.

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