Japanese Bilingual Freight Forwarding Clerk

Staffmark Group
$53,000.00-$62,000.00
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Torrance
Sep 08, 2025
Japanese Bilingual Freight Forwarding Clerk Location: White Plains, NY Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a one-hour lunch break. (A flexible end time of 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM with a 30- to 60-minute lunch can be discussed.) Summary: A well-established freight forwarding company is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Japanese Bilingual Freight Forwarding Clerk to join their team in White Plains, NY. This is a crucial role responsible for managing the end-to-end process of import and export shipments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills and a desire to build a long-term career in logistics. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate all aspects of ocean and air freight import/export shipments, including transportation and customs clearance arrangements. Manage warehouse operations by issuing instructions for incoming and outgoing inventory to partnered warehouses. Act as a liaison between the company and external partners, including shipping lines, trucking companies, and warehouse vendors. Prepare and create quotes for customers. Handle administrative tasks, including billing and month-end closing, with occasional overtime required to meet deadlines. Qualifications:* Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English is required. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a logistics or freight forwarding operations role is strongly preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and partners. Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail. Must be a team player with a long-term commitment to the company. Authorized to work in the U.S. (This position does not offer visa sponsorships) Benefits and Perks: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Plan with company match Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays) The base pay range above represents the low and high end of the base compensation range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual base compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, actual experience, and job performance. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Staffmark Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. To read our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors, please refer to our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors. By applying for this job, you agree that you may receive both AI-generated and non-AI generated calls, text messages, or emails from Staffmark Group and/or its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our general Privacy Policy at Privacy Policy - Staffmark