Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAir and Ocean Import Specialist Location: Houston, TX 77049Pay Rate: $28/hourSchedule: Day Shift, Monday to Friday Job Summary:A client is seeking a highly experienced Air and Ocean Import Specialist to join their Houston team.This role is responsible for managing full-cycle import operations for both air and ocean shipments.The ideal candidate is a CargoWise expert who can hit the ground running, ensuring seamless coordination, compliance, and communication from origin to final delivery. Key Responsibilities:Oversee all import activities for air and ocean shipments arriving at IAH and Houston ports.Process and manage files from A to Z using CargoWise—no training period provided, expert-level proficiency required.Ensure timely and accurate filing of ISF and customs entries in collaboration with our broker and compliance team.Monitor arrival notices, coordinate release, and manage last-mile deliveries with drayage/trucking providers.Communicate daily with overseas agents, carriers, and internal teams to track and trace cargo.Manage and organize all required documents: arrival notices, bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, etc.Coordinate with our warehouse for unloading, labeling, and inventory updates in a bonded or non-bonded environment.Proactively resolve any delays, holds, or customs issues to avoid demurrage or storage.Ensure all entries comply with U.S. Customs and partner government agency regulations (FDA, USDA, etc.).Qualifications:3+ years of direct experience in air and ocean import operations.CargoWise Superuser – must be able to handle full-cycle files independently with no handholding.Knowledge of AMS, ISF, HTS classification, and customs clearance procedures.Experience coordinating with CFS stations, trucking companies, and bonded warehouse processes.Highly organized, reliable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Strong communication skills (written and verbal).Fluent in English; Mandarin or Spanish is a plus.Preferred Skills:Experience with in-bond cargo, FDA/USDA clearances, and I.T. filings.Familiarity with Houston port and airport operations.Previous work in a mid-sized freight forwarder or NVOCC is preferred.Company DescriptionToday’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.Company DescriptionToday’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.
