Job Description

Customs Broker Agent Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data preparation with timely and accurately completion of declarations
  • Including uploading and correlating responses
• Tracking and tracing cargo
• Learn and own customer standard operating procedures.
  • Update changes and keep team advised.
• Send out billing information to clients.
• Help customers to provide a clear path to dispatch team.
• Accountable for individual work board:
  • Timely releases, proper handling of “Entry Documents Required.”
• Use/Learn our eDOC system to upload for audit, scanning, and indexing all documentation.

Experience & Expectations

• Ability to work with deadlines and timed requirements.
• Multi-file handling, amazing with details, and sense of prioritization.
• Positive attitude and “Can do!” work ethic.
• Pro-active approach, strong organizational
• Take ownership of assigned work.
• Be a team player, help continue a positive work environment.
• Fluent in English- reading and writing.
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)

Qualifications

_ Qualifications:_

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in reading and writing in English

_ Not Required but nice to have:_

• Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
• Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days annually)
• Annual Paid Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2 offered each Jan 1st)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 2 types of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
• Business professional dress code