Ocean Export Clerk

Seafreight Export Operator (m/f/d)

📍 Düsseldorf

Stable business. Trusted management. A team where people actually enjoy coming to work.

If you're working in Seafreight Export and feel like everything has become a bit too rigid, too stressed, or too KPI-driven --- this could be a refreshing change.

This role sits within a growing air & sea freight branch of a Top 10 global forwarder in Düsseldorf. This is a place where constant training and career growth is available.

The business is expanding and they are actively hiring now --- ideally to start yesterday, realistically March or April.

This is a replacement role, but the wider team is growing too.

What's in it for you?

You'll be part of a 45-person branch handling both air and sea freight, with a mixed team of experienced operators and younger colleagues. The environment is deliberately relaxed, flexible, and built on trust rather than micromanagement.

This is a true A--Z Seafreight Export Operations role, giving you full ownership rather than just being a "cog in the system".

You can be trained up on Cargowise and Dangerous Goods if you've not experienced these before.

The working culture

This is not a stiff corporate environment, despite being part of a global group.

• Management style: Trust-based, open-door, common sense
• Doctor's appointment? Make the time up later.
• People are encouraged to enjoy work, not burn out
• The branch operates like a family business, backed by a global parent
• Training, HR support, and long-term development are genuinely taken seriously

Branch Manager - "People should have fun at work and not be stressed. That's the objective."

What you can expect:

• End-to-end Seafreight Export operations
• Working with a stable customer base and recurring flows
• Global destinations but mainly South East Asia and Transatlantic
• Core hours 08:00--17:00, with flexibility agreed within the team
• Systems: CargoWise One (training provided)
• 2 days home office after probation - More available on case-by-case basis
• Laptop provided full home-office screen setup
• 28 days annual leave
• Salary €40,000 -- €55,000, paid over 13 salaries

(higher salaries are available for the right person)

And yes --- dogs are welcome in the office.

The Giant Schnauzer Max is already part of the furniture.

Who would suit this role?

You don't need to be perfect --- attitude matters more than logos on your CV.

Ideal background:

• Seafreight Export Operations experience in Germany
• German level B1 is sufficient
• Fresh Ausbildung candidates are welcome
• Reliable, stable CVs preferred
• Part-time available: 30hrs

They are open on age and seniority --- this could suit someone early in their career or a more experienced operator wanting a healthier environment.

Also worth knowing

• The goods you'd be handling include machinery, electronics, and some Dangerous Goods (training provided) - Both FCL and LCL
• There are team members already working hybrid from Cologne, so more days home office are possible if you're further away
• Flexibility is real, not just promised

Interview process

1. First interview -- Teams or in person

   (Branch Manager & Operations Manager)

2. Second interview -- HR

   (Contract, benefits, details)

Straightforward, human, and efficient.

What should you do next?

If you're working in Seafreight Export and want:

• more trust
• less stress
• flexibility that actually exists
• and a company with long-term stability

then this is well worth a conversation.

Apply to be considered, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

You don't need a perfect CV --- let's first see if it's the right fit.