Customs Brokerage Agent - 2nd Shift Mon-Thurs 4 pm to 12 am / Fri 6 pm - 2 am

@ Expeditors International
Expeditors Internationalexpeditorsinternational.com

Customs Brokerage Agent - 2nd Shift Mon-Thurs 4 pm to 12 am / Fri 6 pm - 2 am

Fort Gratiot Township, MI
Posted 6 months ago

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About the job

Expeditors is a global supply chain management company with 15,000 professionals, 250+ locations, and a customer-focused approach. We seek Customs Brokerage Agents to handle customs procedures, document verification, and ensure compliance, supporting our logistics operations worldwide.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of customs brokerage process
  • Understanding of customs legislation
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proactive approach

Qualifications

  • Fluent in English
  • Computer skills (MS Excel, Word)
  • Understanding of documentation process
  • Ability to interpret customs info

Full job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

  • 15,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
  • Track and Trace Custom files and reporting
  • Ensure accurate and timely client billing
  • Understand all the elements of the import and export customs Desk Level Operating Procedure and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer´s instructions and expectations.
  • Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the build of a valid customs declaration
  • Assist with verification of customs declaration information and the submission of such to the customs authority
  • Ensure compliance at all times to regulations


  • Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation – especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
  • Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
  • Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
  • Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

  • Customs Brokerage Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Full-time dayshifts and afternoon shifts needed

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

  • 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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