Cargo Dangerous Goods- Import/Export Agent

Cargo Dangerous Goods- Import/Export Agent

I.K. Hofmann is seeking a Cargo Dangerous Goods- Import/Export Agent in Los Angeles, CA for a Cargo facility. Responsibilities include processing export and import inquiries, double-checking dangerous goods, confirming qualifications, prioritizing special cargo, performing service recovery, and handling a variety of duties.

• Processes export and import inquires as per client requirements and procedures
• Double-checks dangerous goods (esp. lithium batteries): verify labels/markings, review airway bills, complete paper/electronic records
• Confirms dangerous goods handling qualifications for transit shipments
• Prioritizes and processes temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and other special cargo; coordinates build-up with tarpaulins; maintains photo documentation
• Collects and relays information on shipments refused by the Airlines
• Aids in printing/updating shipment documents
• Prepares and finalizes outbound flights/truck handlings of import documentation (delivery, transfer and abandoned shipment)
• Processes all Air Waybills and HAWBs and ensures accurate data capture as per client's requirements and procedures
• Handles Special Cargo
• Supports Service Recovery activities (i.e., tracing, warehouse checks, offloads)
• Performs Airmail Handling
• Supports Quality Standards
• Observes and Applies Security Requirements
• Contacts customers, informs them of any/all irregularities
• Frequently communicates with employees to give instructions

Requirements:

• Education: GED/High School desired
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in cargo dangerous goods handling, import/export operations, or a related field. IATA Dangerous Goods certification preferred

Job Essential Functions:

• Maintain a stationary position 75%-100% of the time (8-12.5-hour shifts)
• Occasionally move about inside the office and/or warehouse to access invoices, office machinery, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
• Position oneself to maintain computers in the office, including under the desks and in the server closet

Work Environment:

• Office Setting - Working with others. Often shares the same workspace

Hours:

• Must be able to have an open schedule due to shift hours ranging (Employee will be provided with a schedule 1-2 weeks in advance)

Benefits:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug Discounts
• Dental & Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Package
• 401k – Traditional & Roth options
• Referral Program that offers $50 to both you and your referral after they work 80 hours

About Us:

• I.K. Hofmann USA offers staffing & HR services in sectors like light industrial, automotive, aviation, logistics & professional. As an ISO 9001 certified firm, we prioritize service quality and deeply care for our employees. Founded in Germany, our parent company I.K. Hofmann GmbH, is a woman-owned business with branches across Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary and the US. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classes.

Eligibility:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship

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