Import-Export Logistics Coordinator - Quick Hire!

Americold is a leading company specializing in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics solutions. As a global provider, Americold offers a comprehensive suite of services including cold storage, transportation, and supply chain management for perishable products. With a focus on innovation and customer service, Americold supports a diverse range of industries such as food production, retail, and healthcare, ensuring that products are efficiently managed and delivered within strict temperature requirements to maintain quality and safety. The role available at Americold involves coordinating import, export, customs, and shipping activities within the department. This position plays a critical part in managing the smooth flow of goods through various regulatory and logistical processes. The successful candidate will engage in tracking containers via port systems, managing fumigation requirements with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), coordinating inspections with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and acting as a key liaison with customs brokers to facilitate container deliveries and pick-ups. This job requires handling detailed documentation such as bills of lading, fumigation logs, and cold treatment records to ensure compliance with government regulations and internal procedures. The position demands strong organization and communication skills to coordinate schedules, resolve discrepancies, and follow up to confirm that all shipping and customs activities have been successfully completed. The role also extends to maintaining detailed records for operations and billing purposes, supporting the accuracy and efficiency of the supply chain processes. Americold seeks candidates with a solid background in warehouse and shipping operations, particularly those with import-export experience. The role demands familiarity with USDA regulations, automated customs reporting systems such as the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), and warehouse management systems like JDA and GLS. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and the ability to perform calculations and problem solving in fast-paced, evolving environments. This position also involves occasional physical activities such as lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds and working in refrigerated environments when necessary. The work environment requires adaptability, effective multitasking, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with colleagues and external partners. Americold offers a dynamic work setting in an industry critical to maintaining the safety and quality of perishable goods. It promotes equal opportunity employment and accommodates individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you have the experience and skills required and thrive in collaborative, regulatory-compliant logistics roles, this opportunity at Americold provides a comprehensive platform to advance your career in global supply chain operations.

• Three years warehouse and/or shipping/receiving experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to sit for long periods with frequent interruptions
• Ability to repeatedly get up and down from chairs and reach or bend for several hours
• Must possess manual dexterity for typical office work
• Ability to talk, hear, and see sufficiently to complete tasks
• Ability to carry or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to use various electronic tools
• Ability to collaborate and relate effectively with colleagues
• Willingness to travel by automobile or airplane for business purposes
• Ability to work in cold facility operations environments for short or extended periods
• Ability to perform complex work activities including reasoning, negotiating, and instructing
• Willingness to accept constructive feedback from management