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HellmannSeafreight Import Coordinator
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Salary$30 – $34/hr
LocationOHare AptChicago
Also inOHare Apt Chicago
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 3 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live2d ago
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Associate's Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or equivalent work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
High School Diploma or GED
Organizational skills
Time management and prioritization
Customer-focused
Adaptable / flexible to high-pressured environment
Interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, and Internet
Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as freight rates, discounts, and other percentages
One to three years of previous experience in freight forwarding industry preferred
Completion of any industry related course is an asset
Proficient in world geography, shipping documentation, and Incoterms preferred
Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Email
Internet
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Tuition assistance
About Us
Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide.
For the better. Together.
Benefits
This position has a base compensation range of $30.00 to $34.00. In addition to this base compensation, you’ll benefit from our competitive health and welfare programs, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, opportunities for tuition assistance, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. Salary determination considers your skills, experience, job location, internal pay equity and job architecture. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics regularly reviews our pay ranges against industry standards to ensure fairness.
About the role
The Seafreight Import Coordinator coordinates product shipments ensuring that service commitments are achieved and maintained in accordance with client requirements and company objectives. The employee serves as a liaison with customers, vendors, and government agencies in all seafreight import activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Responsible for all shipment-level communication between Hellmann and all customers, carriers and vendors (i.e. delays, shipment status inquiries, arrival notices, billing, etc.)
•Escalates all recurring carrier / vendor service issues to Supervisor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise any direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Associate’s Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or equivalent work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
•High School Diploma or GED
•One to three years of previous experience in freight forwarding industry preferred
•Completion of any industry related course is an asset
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ATTRIBUTES
•Organizational skills
•Time management and prioritization
•Customer-focused
•Adaptable / flexible to high-pressured environment
•Interpersonal skills
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, and Internet
•Proficient in world geography, shipping documentation, and Incoterms preferred
•Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English
•Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as freight rates, discounts, and other percentages
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•Frequently required to stand, and walk
•Regularly required to sit for extended periods
•Regularly uses arms to reach, hands and fingers for computer and phone use
•Speaking clearly and listening for heavy phone contact
•Requires close-up and computer screen distance vision ability
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are similar to those of an office setting with various office equipment.
Legal
Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!
Hiring process
If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes, then click APPLY!