Office Assistant Clerk at WOTM - Partners Professional

Job Title: Office Assistant – Freight Forwarding
Location: El Segundo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour (DOE)

Job Summary:
We are a growing freight forwarding company in El Segundo seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Office Assistant to join our team. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting our day-to-day operations with administrative and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and eager to contribute in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support to the operations and customer service teams
• Answer and direct phone calls and emails in a professional manner
• Assist with data entry, document preparation, and filing
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, invoices, and other important documents
• Support shipping and receiving processes by preparing documents and labels
• Communicate with carriers, vendors, and customers as needed
• Track and update shipment status and coordinate with internal departments
• Perform other office duties as assigned to ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred)
• Prior office experience, preferably in freight forwarding or logistics (not required but a plus)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented