Juno Logistics Hiring for Ocean Operations Specialist Job at Itasca, IL Full Time

Want an Exciting Career in Global Logistics?

Juno Logistics is a global logistics provider based in Itasca, Illinois. Juno has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago as one of the Top 100 Places to Work in Chicago. Our most current ranking within the top 100 is #7. We are proud of our team and the company we have built over the past 20 years!

We are looking for talent who would like to join our exceptional team and grow with our organization. If you have the passion and the drive for success and want to be immersed in the world of international trade, consider a great career at Juno Logistics.

Ocean Operations Specialist

This position is needed with our fast-growing ocean import and export business. There are many opportunities to grow in various areas of the company, including but not limited to Air and Ocean Operations, Business Development, and Customs Brokerage. If you are determined to succeed, we are committed to guiding you!

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in prioritizing and scheduling ocean shipments and arranging customer shipment pick-up and deliveries
• Communicate with overseas offices to obtain information necessary to service the file
• Follow up with our service vendors on billing
• Review and enter transportation details into internal computer systems, such as shipment details, identification of appropriate air carrier or ocean vessel assignment, routing details based on origin and destination, transit times, load or container equipment requirements, transport party information, etc.
• Coordinate with air and ocean carriers, cargo terminals and CFS stations, and overseas’ offices for freight availability and release, and perform proactive follow-up to ensure on-time pick-up or delivery of freight

The ideal Candidate must have these qualities:

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• International-minded – open to a variety of cultures and countries
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to multi-task
• Proficiency and Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required

Juno Logistics offers a friendly, excellent, and professional working environment with highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits plan including PPO and HSA health and dental insurance (after successful completion of a 60 day -orientation period), STD, LTD, Life, Long Term Care, 401K, paid vacation, holidays, sick time and paid training. All benefits will be 100% company paid after one year of successful employment.

Juno Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer