Freight Customs Brokerage Agent- Logistics for Cargo

Expeditors

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionWant to get into logistics and need a good start? Have great attention to detail and like working with people?
Check out Expeditors!“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors FounderOur Mission is to 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!
  • 18,000 trained professionals
  • 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems
Job DescriptionWhat does a Customs Broker Agent Do?In supply chain management all cargo must clear US customs, coming in or leaving the U.S.A. Our team plays a pivotal role with customers, documentation, and timing requirements. Expeditor’s is willing to teach, train, and help the right candidate grow within the department as well as opportunities to grow within the organization.Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
  • Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
  • Annual Paid Holidays (10)
  • Potential Flexible Days (2)
  • 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)
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
  • Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
  • Business professional dress code
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.
QualificationsExperience & Expectations to qualify for Customs Brokerage Agent
  • 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)
  • Customs Brokerage Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Expeditors