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Export Specialist - Elk Grove Village, United States - Flat World Global Solutions
4 weeks ago
Description
Job Description: Export Freight Forwarding Specialist
About Flat World Global Solutions:
Built on a foundation of excellence to the client, to each other, and in the community, Flat World Global Solutions is a business that helps turn supply chains into a strategic advantage. Through our operating units of Domestic, International, Over the Road, Parcel, Distribution Services, Crating, and our in-house IT development firm Prologue Technology, the Flat World team delivers excellence to our clients daily
Flat World's International division is seeking a resourceful and enthusiastic Export Freight Forwarding Specialist to join our growing team in Elk Grove Village, IL. The ideal candidate is an excellent self-starter who will be responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all export air and ocean operations. Candidate should be well versed in processes under the role's responsibilities and will be results-driven and focused. The goal is to ensure operations are carried out productively so-as-to ensure profitability and sustainable growth.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
What's in it for you?
• A competitive salary
• Excellent health benefits package including employer paid dental coverage for our employees (additional cost to add dependents)
• Profit sharing program
• Work – Life balance with above average PTO plan
• Company-wide employee appreciation activities
• You'll join an organization acknowledged as Top Place to Work
• Intentional Positive Uplifting Culture of Success
• Company matched 401K (fully vested after 1 year of employment)
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
To learn more about Flat World Global Solutions, please visit us at
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
