Job Application for Freight Forwarder Admin at Astronics

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Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems is on the lookout for a Freight Forwarder Admin to join our team based in Redmond, WA.

JOB SUMMARY

The Freight Forwarder Admin will manage orders that are shipped via freight forwarder from the inspection to carrier pickup.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Communicating with freight forwarders
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Track delivery progress of shipments.
Reviewing Sales Commit and assisting with pre-staging
Communicating with PMO and maintaining Sales Commit comments
Capturing reliable data to share with customers and leadership
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

High school diploma required.
Demonstrates familiarity (typically 1-2 years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position)

Competencies:

Comprehension – Understand and apply information conveyed in written and oral methods
Communication – Communicate information and ideas, written and verbal, so others will understand
Problem solving – Identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Coordinate with others to resolve the issue
Customer service – Understand and quickly respond to customer needs

Technical Skills:

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook

Physical Abilities:

Lifting up to 30 lbs. occasionally.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment
Time Pressure

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.

Base salary range for this position is $20.12 - $27.22 per hour. Mid-point is $23.67.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:

Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture.
Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.

For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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