- Coordinate air freight bookings with airline carriers
- Track shipments and update departure and arrival information
- Support shipment consolidations and Master Air Waybills
- Communicate with internal offices regarding shipment requests and changes
- Monitor airline schedules, cargo cutoff times and shipment deadlines
- Work with warehouse teams to help ensure freight moves on schedule
- Review shipment information for accuracy
- Respond quickly to email and Teams communication
- Assist with delays, corrections and other shipment issues
- Take on greater ownership of air export shipments as experience develops
What's Needed?
- Dependable, responsible and comfortable working at a fast pace
- Ability to learn new processes quickly
- Detail oriented and accurate
- Responsive to emails and changing priorities
- Organized enough to manage multiple deadlines at once
- Comfortable working independently once trained
- Professional communication skills with coworkers and outside partners
- Previous experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing or supply chain is a plus but not required
- No specific degree, certification or software experience required
- Must be comfortable with a rotating monthly schedule (Monday–Friday one month, Tuesday–Saturday the next)
What's In It for Me?
- Hands-on training in international air freight and export operations
- Opportunity to build specialized experience in airline bookings, consolidations, MAWBs and carrier relationships
- Long-term growth into the full Gateway function
- Supportive, focused team environment with room to take ownership
Key Details
- Compensation: $21-$23 per hour
- Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
- Location: Wood Dale, Illinois
- Work Model: In Office
- Schedule: Rotating monthly schedule, 8-hour shifts generally beginning around 8:00 AM
- Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
If you're a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to launch a career in international logistics and air freight, apply today!
Gavin Sullivan
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.