Reference Number: AG699964623

Date Posted: 06/30/2025

Country: Canada

Province: Ontario

City: Mississauga

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Salary Range: $26.00 - $26.00

Job Description

We're seeking Junior Freight Forwarding Specialists to join our client's growing team in the Freight Forwarding industry in Mississauga. As a Junior Freight Forwarding Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end freight forwarding process, ensuring shipments are handled efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with regulations. T

What We Offer:

Location: Mississauga, ON L4W1E4
Pay rate: $ 26/hr. depending on experience
Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days
Start Date – ASAP on an ongoing basis.
Temporary to Permanent opportunity

What You’ll Do:

Plan, coordinate, and monitor the transportation of goods, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with client requirements.
Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with carriers, ensuring competitive rates and reliable services.
Prepare and verify shipping documentation, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and invoices, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on shipment status and addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
Identify and resolve shipment-related issues, such as delays, damages, or customs holds, with a focus on minimizing client impact.
Evaluate freight options to provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining service quality and compliance.
Stay informed about international trade laws, customs regulations, and transportation standards, ensuring all shipments adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records of shipments and provide regular performance and cost analysis reports to management.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, (Freight Forwarding preferred with relevant experience).
3 years of experience in freight forwarding.
Strong knowledge of international shipping, customs processes, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client and carrier relationships.
Proficiency in Cargo Wise Customs System, transportation management systems (TMS), and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving issues.

Our team is eager to connect with candidates who meet the job requirements. If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-cantered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal-opportunity employer and champion accessibility, inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at [email protected].

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Date Posted:
06/30/2025

Job Category:
GL - Warehousing and Distribution

Job Location:
Mississauga, Ontario

Job Type:
Temp to Perm

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