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Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors

Bensenville, ILHybridJob$20–28/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20–28/hr
Location
Bensenville, ILHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Expeditors is hiring a Customs Brokerage Agent. Expeditors, a Fortune 500 global logistics company, seeks a Customs Brokerage Agent to join its team. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Expeditors employs over 19,000 professionals across 350+ locations worldwide. The company focuses on customized solutions and integrated information systems to meet the complex needs of international trade, fostering a professional, leadership-driven, and friendly work environment.

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 SystemHandle Entry Documents Required EntriesAccurate & Timely BillingSend Billing to ClientsTurnover to DispatchCustomer ServiceTimely CommunicationClear & Accurate CommunicationCommunicationWork Under PressureTake OwnershipTeam PlayerPositive Work EnvironmentShow RespectPositive AttitudeMulti-TaskingObsessed With DetailTime Management

Benefits

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

Full job description

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

  • 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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