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Operations Agent – Ocean Export

$20 - $25 hourly
Job Category: Administrative
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: In Office
Location: Wood Dale, Illinois
Job ID: 161399
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network is in search of an Ocean Export Coordinator for one of our established, industry-leading clients within freight forwarding. This role requires prior logistics experience and involves managing the end-to-end ocean export operations process, ensuring seamless coordination with clients, carriers, and internal teams.
 

Ocean Export Coordinator Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and manage all aspects of ocean export shipments from origin to destination, including booking cargo, preparing documentation, and arranging transportation
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with international shipping regulations, customs requirements, and company policies
  • Prepare and review export documentation such as bills of lading, certificates of origin, invoices, and packing lists
  • Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders to ensure timely shipment delivery and resolve transit issues
  • Monitor shipment status and provide proactive updates to clients and internal teams while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction


Ocean Export Coordinator Requirements:

  • 2+ years of logistics or freight forwarding experience required
  • Strong understanding of ocean export processes, documentation, and compliance
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with clients, carriers, and internal teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook


Pay and Benefits:

  • $20–$21/hr depending on experience
  • LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits – https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/ 

If you have logistics experience and are looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced industry, we encourage you to apply!

Jessica Black 
Project Manager 

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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

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.