Mid Level Shipping Agent Jobs
Mid level shipping agent jobs go to professionals ready to own freight coordination end to end, resolve carrier and customs issues with minimal oversight, and guide junior staff through day-to-day logistics decisions. Openings run across Retail, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Amazon, MiTek, and Valmet hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
If you are a highly energetic, highly innovative and mechanically inclined individual we have a great career opportunity for you!
As a Shipping and Receiving Roll Mechanic, you will be responsible for assembling and disassembling of gearboxes, installing, aligning, adjusting and fitting subassemblies and required to setup and operate boring bar, drill press, milling and honing machine. Experience working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment with the ability to run overhead crane and forklifts safely and efficiently. This is a 2nd shift position and reports to the department supervisor while working in a team orientated setting.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, indicator setups and scales.
- Ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures.
- A good understanding of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of in plant losses on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.
- The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice inconsistencies in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.
- Must be able to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor.
- General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A high school education with previous manufacturing experience; ideally a minimum of three to five years’ experience. Knowledge of papermaking machinery a plus, but not required. Willing to work with and train candidates with a high level of initiative and personal motivation.
WE OFFER
Valmet is a dynamic work environment supporting people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting. A competitive wage and a benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan and a 401k. Our working environment is team-orientated, international and focused on growth.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you’d like to contribute to the continued success of the business, we would like you to apply. The best way to include you in the recruiting process is to receive your information through our online application. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and drug screen.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 13,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.
INTRODUCTION
If you are a highly energetic, highly innovative and mechanically inclined individual we have a great career opportunity for you!
As a Shipping and Receiving Roll Mechanic, you will be responsible for assembling and disassembling of gearboxes, installing, aligning, adjusting and fitting subassemblies and required to setup and operate boring bar, drill press, milling and honing machine. Experience working with large, heavy manufacturing equipment with the ability to run overhead crane and forklifts safely and efficiently. This is a 2nd shift position and reports to the department supervisor while working in a team orientated setting.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to apply inspection techniques (e.g., formalized inspection standards, inspection instructions, best practices) and use inspection tools efficiently. The ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, indicator setups and scales.
- Ability to use torque wrenches to adjust parts and equipment, or install parts and equipment, following established specifications and procedures.
- A good understanding of how quality impacts the success of the organization including costs to customers, costs of in plant losses on a company's reputation. This includes taking the necessary steps to ensure quality on a consistent basis and striving for improvement.
- The ability to accomplish a task with concern for all the areas involved, including the ability to notice inconsistencies in parts, equipment, or production processes to prevent faulty products leaving the facility.
- Must be able to write effectively, to read and understand work documents and to communicate information clearly to coworkers and supervisor.
- General knowledge of machines and equipment functionality, and how tools could be used on such equipment/machines. This includes the ability to learn new systems quickly, understanding how parts relate, and how they impact system functionality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
A high school education with previous manufacturing experience; ideally a minimum of three to five years’ experience. Knowledge of papermaking machinery a plus, but not required. Willing to work with and train candidates with a high level of initiative and personal motivation.
WE OFFER
Valmet is a dynamic work environment supporting people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting. A competitive wage and a benefits package that includes a company funded pension plan and a 401k. Our working environment is team-orientated, international and focused on growth.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you’d like to contribute to the continued success of the business, we would like you to apply. The best way to include you in the recruiting process is to receive your information through our online application. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and drug screen.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 13,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.
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Mid Level Shipping Agent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level shipping agent job?
Position yourself as someone who has handled freight from origin to delivery without being managed step by step. Highlight experience coordinating with carriers, brokers, or customs teams, resolving shipment exceptions, and communicating status updates to internal stakeholders. Applications that show ownership of a full shipping cycle, rather than just task completion, stand out at this level. Tailor your resume to the specific freight modes each employer handles.
Which companies hire mid level shipping agents?
Companies hiring mid level shipping agents right now include Amazon, MiTek, and Valmet, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers, large importers and exporters, and manufacturers with active global supply chains.
Are there remote mid level shipping agent jobs?
Yes, though most shipping agent roles involve some on-site coordination. About 0% of mid level shipping agent openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting roles where documentation, carrier communication, and tracking can be handled digitally. Fully remote positions are more common with freight forwarders than with warehouse-based employers.
How do I move up to a mid level shipping agent role?
Moving from entry level to mid level as a shipping agent happens by gradually taking ownership of complete shipments rather than individual tasks. Building fluency in customs documentation, carrier negotiations, and exception handling moves you in the right direction. Agents who demonstrate measurable impact, like reducing transit delays or improving documentation accuracy, tend to advance faster. Earning relevant certifications in freight forwarding or logistics management also signals readiness for greater responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level shipping agents?
Mid Level shipping agent roles concentrate in Retail, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the mid level because they manage high volumes of international or domestic freight that require experienced agents who can work independently and handle compliance without close supervision.