Shipping Coordinator jobs in Miami, FL

Tropical Shipping is seeking a Accounts Coordinator to join our team of professionals at our West Palm Beach, Florida location!

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, accountability, a solid work ethic and commitment to excellence.

This role provides logistical assistance to Customers without freight forwarders. Responsible for the smooth movement of cargo from pick up through vessel loading once the booking and routing have been completed. Ensures that all documentation is in order and scanned into TLink to allow for completion of EEI filings, Bills of Lading, and any other required documents...

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Updates jobs, partner profiles, rating of jobs, and consolidation of jobs in TLink. Scans all documents into TLink under proper classifications in time for EEI and CTL/CTS cut-offs.
• Monitors TLink workplans for receipt of LCL cargo and tracks down required export documents. Liases with warehouse staff to ensure received cargo is correct and ready for loading.
• Contacts Customers to acquire proper documentation for export of cargo.
• Contacts Customers to arrange pick up of FCL containers from shipper/suppliers and updates information into TLink. Assists Customers with logistics for both FCL and LCL cargo.
• Reviews jobs for CTL/CTS status changes and liases with Control Center of CTS of FCL cargo.
• Informs Customers on Tropical services such as National Pick up, Intermodal, Insurance and provides terms and rates. Also quotes rates on prepaid shipments.
• Consolidates cargo as requested by Customer in accordance with consolidation agreements and guidelines.
• Files EEI with US Census on behalf of Customer and reviews and corrects EEIs prepared by documentation team.
• Applies payment of freight charges to Carrier Release.
• Assists Ports with inquiries on cargo status and tracking.
• Performs other duties as required

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• One to three years of experience in export documentation and Tropical services.
• Must have valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

• Office Environment - Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks on computer. Ability to bend or stoop to retrieve lower shelf files. Ability to reach overhead to retrieve upper shelf files. Ability to sit 1/3 - 2/3 of day. Ability to work on feet for 1/3 - 2/3 day.
• Operations Environment - Ability to bend, stoop, climb to record cargo information for shipping.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Free Medical insurance for employee & dependents (Immediate eligibility)
• Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term & Long term insurance available at great rates
• Annual Incentive Bonuses for ALL team members
• 401(k) retirement plan with company generous company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs and events
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay & additional pay premiums
• Casual work environment and so much more!!!

Tropical shipping was originally established in 1954 and today it is the leader in the ocean freight industry and the largest containerized carrier in the Caribbean region. From Canada to South Florida, we operate state-of-the-art vessel fleets and facilities. With a world-wide client base, Tropical Shipping moves millions of tons of cargo throughout the world. Tropical employs more then 900 team members in various countries in a variety of positions such as: Accounting, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Marine Operations, Maintenance and so much more! Tropical is dedicated to our team members and have built a culture of diversity, fun and excellence. We are committed to our Tropical Shipping team and the families they support. Come and apply today!

For a complete list of our job postings go to: https://www.tropical.com/careers. Apply on our website or via Indeed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience with BOL, Hazmat or SEDs?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customs Export documentation for customer: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• US Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person