Job Description

Job Description

Position Opening : Full-time Operations Agent at award winning Rock-it Global, the premiere freight forwarder for all live events. Primary duties for this position include but not limited to assisting the operations department in bookings for domestic and international freight forwarding as well as preparing the appropriate documentation for these shipments.

Company : Rock-it Global

Job Type/ Industries : Full-Time / Logistics, Freight-Forwarding

Education Level : Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Location : Linden, NJ 07036

Experience : 1-3 years desired

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Rock-it Global is looking to add a new member to the family at their EWR location. For over forty years, Rock-it has been an award-winning global leader within the entertainment specialty logistics industry. With 200+ employees in 28 offices worldwide, Rock-it handles many high-profile clients and events such as Taylor Swift Tour, The Getty Museum, Boeing, Cirque du Soleil and Coachella. We are excited to welcome a new member to the team here at Rock-it Global.

Essential Duties:

Primary duties for this position include but not limited to assisting the operations department in bookings for domestic and international freight forwarding as well as preparing the appropriate documentation for these shipments.

• Arrange domestic and international import/export shipments via air, trucking and ocean
• Assist operations department in bookings and documentation
• Maintain and cultivate customer and vendor relationships
• Follow-up with shippers and consignees to ensure quality and timeliness of shipments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic freight forwarder knowledge
• Ability to learn software programs quickly and adeptly
• Solid customer service skills
• Sharp organizational along with attention to detail and prioritization skills
• MS Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong ability to handle time-sensitive issues
• Teamwork oriented

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Pass a security background check
• COVID Vaccination status requested
• Administrative/Operations/Logistics experience (1-3 years desired)
• Must possess valid identification, preferably a valid US driver’s license

Why Work Here:

• Work with the best in Live Event, Sports, Film, and Entertainment Logistics
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / 401k / Pet Insurance / Supplemental insurances available, etc.
• 18 paid vacation days accrued per year (with increase every 2 yrs., up to 10 yrs.) / sick / personal
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Donation Matching