freight forwarding technician
- Richmond, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Computer and technology knowledge
Security and safety
Health benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Asset languages
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Freight forwarding
- Head office
Tasks
- Compile orders and instructions received from customers
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
- Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
- Track and complete work orders
- Perform routine clerical duties
- Perform general office duties
- Provide customer service
- Follow-up on issues with work orders
- Keep track of shipments
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
- Spreadsheet
- MS Outlook
- Internet
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- MS Office
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Accurate
- Analytical
- Proactive
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Free parking available
More about this job
Responsibilities
Compile customer orders and instructions, organize tasks, and plan and coordinate the organization’s operational logistics. Track shipments and work orders, perform clerical and general office duties, provide customer service, and follow up on work order issues.
Requirements
A College/CEGEP education or equivalent experience is listed, while prior experience is an asset rather than a stated requirement. The role calls for strong organization, accuracy, communication, customer focus, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment under pressure and tight deadlines; a CIFFA certificate and Mandarin or Cantonese are assets.
Skills
- Freight Forwarding
- Operational Logistics
- Shipment Tracking
- Order Compilation
- Work Order Management
- Customer Service
- Clerical Duties
- Office Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Dental Plan
- Health Care Plan
- Vision Care Benefits
- Free Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Freight Forwarding
- Operational Logistics
- Shipment Tracking
- Work Orders
- Customer Service
- Clerical Duties
- Office Administration
- CIFFA Certificate
- Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Spreadsheets
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Microsoft Office
- Criminal Record Check
- Attention to Detail
- Client Focus
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Organization
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Accuracy
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management