Long-Term
Special Cargo and Dangerous Goods Import/Export Agent LAX
Job Description
I.K. Hofmann USA seeks a detail-oriented Special Cargo & Dangerous Goods Import/Export Agent for our Los Angeles Cargo facility. This role ensures safe compliant handling of high-value and regulated shipments including lithium batteries pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
Key Responsibilities
- Double-check dangerous goods (esp. lithium batteries): verify labels/markings review airway bills complete paper/electronic records.
- Confirm dangerous goods handling qualifications for transit shipments (esp. China Southern Airlines stations).
- Prioritize and process temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals semiconductors and other special cargo; coordinate build-up with tarpaulins; maintain photo documentation.
- Collect and relay information on shipments refused by China Southern Airlines.
- Assist with printing/updating shipment documents.
- Manage ULD inventory especially PGA pallet stock.
- Update flight ETA/ETD for next 23 days.
- Coordinate with warehouse agents: monitor cargo transfers address missing shipments/irregularities resolve electronic declaration issues.
- Support timely offloading/storage of inbound cargo and build-up of outbound shipments; supervise handovers between warehouse/ramp agents for efficiency.
- Assist with customer claims investigate cargo damage provide feedback.
- Help station manager with monthly warehouse agent inspections.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED desired.
- Cargo logistics or warehouse experience preferred.
- Flexible schedule for variable shifts.
- Detail-oriented strong with documentation/regulatory compliance.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and remain stationary for extended periods.
- Computer proficiency; strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Mandarin Speaker preferred but not mandatory
Benefits
- Pay starts at $30.15/hr.
- Medical dental vision prescription benefits.
- Short-term disability life and accident insurance.
- 401(k) traditional and Roth options.
- Employee discount and referral programs.
#IMPORT#EXPORT#MANDARIN
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 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. Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship. Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship. By entering my mobile number and submitting this application I give my express written consent to receive text messages from or on behalf of I.K. Hofmann USA at the mobile telephone number provided for employment-related communications notices and updates including via an automatic telephone dialing system. Consent is not required. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. For California residents please see our Employee & Applicant Notice at Collection & Privacy Policy for additional California-specific information here. We may use an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) to assist with initial prescreening; we provide required advance notice and a published bias-audit summary here.
Long-TermSpecial Cargo and Dangerous Goods Import/Export Agent LAXJob DescriptionI.K. Hofmann USA seeks a detail-oriented Special Cargo & Dangerous Goods Import/Export Agent for our Los Angeles Cargo facility. This role ensures safe compliant handling of high-value and regulated shipments including...
Long-Term
Special Cargo and Dangerous Goods Import/Export Agent LAX
Job Description
I.K. Hofmann USA seeks a detail-oriented Special Cargo & Dangerous Goods Import/Export Agent for our Los Angeles Cargo facility. This role ensures safe compliant handling of high-value and regulated shipments including lithium batteries pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
Key Responsibilities
- Double-check dangerous goods (esp. lithium batteries): verify labels/markings review airway bills complete paper/electronic records.
- Confirm dangerous goods handling qualifications for transit shipments (esp. China Southern Airlines stations).
- Prioritize and process temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals semiconductors and other special cargo; coordinate build-up with tarpaulins; maintain photo documentation.
- Collect and relay information on shipments refused by China Southern Airlines.
- Assist with printing/updating shipment documents.
- Manage ULD inventory especially PGA pallet stock.
- Update flight ETA/ETD for next 23 days.
- Coordinate with warehouse agents: monitor cargo transfers address missing shipments/irregularities resolve electronic declaration issues.
- Support timely offloading/storage of inbound cargo and build-up of outbound shipments; supervise handovers between warehouse/ramp agents for efficiency.
- Assist with customer claims investigate cargo damage provide feedback.
- Help station manager with monthly warehouse agent inspections.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED desired.
- Cargo logistics or warehouse experience preferred.
- Flexible schedule for variable shifts.
- Detail-oriented strong with documentation/regulatory compliance.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and remain stationary for extended periods.
- Computer proficiency; strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Mandarin Speaker preferred but not mandatory
Benefits
- Pay starts at $30.15/hr.
- Medical dental vision prescription benefits.
- Short-term disability life and accident insurance.
- 401(k) traditional and Roth options.
- Employee discount and referral programs.
#IMPORT#EXPORT#MANDARIN
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 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. Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship. Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company without sponsorship. By entering my mobile number and submitting this application I give my express written consent to receive text messages from or on behalf of I.K. Hofmann USA at the mobile telephone number provided for employment-related communications notices and updates including via an automatic telephone dialing system. Consent is not required. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. For California residents please see our Employee & Applicant Notice at Collection & Privacy Policy for additional California-specific information here. We may use an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) to assist with initial prescreening; we provide required advance notice and a published bias-audit summary here.
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