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Job Description
The Student Worker, Trade Operations provides administrative and operational support to the Trade Operations team, with a primary focus on trade show logistics and Canadian cross-border transportation compliance. This position offers hands-on experience in transportation, customs, logistics, and freight industry while supporting critical business functions related to freight movement and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities
  • Assist Trade Operations personnel with trade show shipment management and tracking. 
  • Monitor inbound and outbound trade show freight to ensure timely delivery and return.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating freight pickups, trade show entries and deliveries.
  • Support data entry and reporting related to trade show transportation activities.
  • Review shipment information for accuracy and completeness prior to customs processing.
  • Assist with commodity description reviews and edits to ensure compliance with customs and regulatory requirements.
  • Review CCTV footage and shipment documentation to assist in identifying unmanifested cross-border freight.
  • Research and document findings related to freight compliance investigations.
  • Escalate compliance concerns and documentation discrepancies to Trade Operations leadership.
  • Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements
Education:
  • Pursuing Bachelor's Degree, required.
Experience:
  • No prior experience necessary
Computer Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Competencies:
  • Active Learning
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Problem Solving
Requirements

Other Details
Work Hours:
  • This is a part time position that will work fewer than 30 hours per week. Typical hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on school schedule and workload.
Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal (0%-25%)
Compensation:
  • This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.