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Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors International

Bensenville, IL · HybridFull-time$20–28/hrPosted 4mo agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–28/hr
Location
Bensenville, ILHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

Expeditors International is hiring a Customs Brokerage Agent. The Customs Brokerage Agent is responsible for preparing timely and accurate entry declarations, monitoring entry releases, and ensuring the release of all PGA agencies. This role involves scanning and indexing documents, handling entry documents, and accurate and timely billing. The agent must meet key performance indicators, contribute ideas for process improvement, and provide excellent customer service.

Key focus areas include Prepare timely, accurate entry declarations, Meet/exceed best-in-class key performance indicators daily, and Bring ideas to leadership to improve processes.

Important skills include Prepare Timely, Accurate Entry Declarations, Meet/Exceed Key Performance Indicators, Visionary, and Improve Processes. Preferred (not required): Open Files, Monitor Timely Entry Release, Monitor PGA Files, and Ensure Release Of All Agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Prepare Timely, Accurate Entry DeclarationsMeet/Exceed Key Performance IndicatorsVisionaryImprove ProcessesOpen FilesMonitor Timely Entry ReleaseMonitor PGA FilesEnsure Release of All AgenciesScan DocumentsIndex Documents Into Imaging SystemProper Handling of Entry Documents Required EntriesAccurate & Timely BillingSending Billing to ClientsTurnover to DispatchCustomer ServiceTimely, Clear & Accurate CommunicationCommunicationWork Under PressureOwnershipTeam PlayerPositive Work EnvironmentRespectPositive AttitudeMulti-TaskingObsessed With DetailTime Management

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

  • Ability to prepare timely, accurate entry declarations

  • Must be able to meet/exceed our best-in-class key performance indicators daily

  • Must be visionary and able to bring ideas to leadership to improve processes

  • Open files as required

  • Monitor timely entry release

  • Monitor all PGA (FDA, etc.) files, ensure the release of all agencies

  • Scan, and index documents into imaging system

  • Proper handling of “Entry Documents Required Entries”

  • Accurate & Timely billing – including sending billing to clients as required

  • Turnover to dispatch as required, timely

  • Customer Service – timely, clear & accurate communication both written and verbal with customers both internal and external

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Take ownership of all that you do

  • Being a team player make it a positive work environment and show respect

  • Positive attitude always “can do”

  • Multi-tasking, obsessed with detail, and a sense of prioritization Additional Information

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

  • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Training and Personnel Development Program

  • 26 remote/work from home days per year 

  • The position pays $20.00-$28.00 per hour. Based on education and experience.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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