Boarding Agent

We are currently searching for a Boarding Agent to work with a very busy and stable company located in Metairie! Pay for this position will be $45,000 to start plus opportunity for quarterly bonuses. Vessel boarding agents will work closely and independently with operations managers and team members to secure all standard procedures in the below description in the grain export industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Set up documentation for vessel docking, board vessel for inspections and complete and email all sailing documents. Perform all administrative duties regarding documentations for arrivals and departures accuratelyMust be willing to work on weekends and outside office hours as industry operates on a 24/7 basisMust possess quality time management skills and organization for all email correspondence and handle phone calls in high volumeInsure safe delivery of ship mail/bunker samples to and from ships and/or husbandry deliveries and arrangementsTraveling daily to obtain necessary documentation for assigned vessel and be able to coordinate all operational duties for assigned vessels: work with U.S. customs, USDA, elevators, and customersAttend inspections, berthing, sailings, clearances, and ordering pilots · Responsible for communicating efficiently for all port operations such as customer relations, government facilities, vendors and elevator personnelMust be able to work in a team environment and have strong attention to detail.

Required

Bachelor's Degree preferred but High School Diploma is required3+ years working in an office settingProficient in Microsoft Office Suite Valid Drivers License Able to obtain a TWIC Card Bilingual speaker is a huge plus!