Data Entry Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join LOGISTEED America, Inc., a customer-centric transportation provider offering innovative solutions in freight forwarding and customs brokerage services.

If you are interested in how international trade is facilitated, this is a good opportunity to learn from our industry experts. No background in freight forwarding or customs brokerage required. We are simply looking for a candidate who has a strong work ethic, the right aptitude and attitude to learn as training will be provided.

In 2023, the total addressable market in international trade was roughly $29.5 trillion. We help companies of all sizes bring their products to the U.S. market.

The successful candidate in this position will support our team of entry writers. Critical functions that enable the movement of international freight include transmitting ISF (Importer Security Filing) records, updating TrakIT records, vendor payment, etc.

Although this is an entry level position, we expect to train the right individual in handling all facets of the business, and eventually promote from within to manage our growing clientele.

Qualities

• Ethical with sound judgement
• Possess a passion to help team members
• Ability to work well with others at all levels; enjoys being part of a team and is a true team player
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, follows through on commitments
• Balances team’s needs with goals of organization
• Outstanding organization communication skills
• Goal oriented and task driven

Essential Duties & Functional Responsibilities Required

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

The following definition of essential functions for this job does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities for this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Performing tasks safely
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc.’s safety practices
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meeting attendance & punctuality standards
• Communicating both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Entering and transmitting ISFs (Importer Security Filing) for ocean shipments
• Entering data of client shipment detail and updating shipment information and/or status
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth operations to deadlines
• Assisting entry writers and performing other duties as assigned by the Manager

Competencies

• Meet deadlines
• Manage their workload effectively
• Use their time wisely and avoid distractions
• Adapt to changes and re-evaluate their priorities
• Communication Proficiency
• Multi-tasking
• Strong organizational skills
• High degree of accuracy

Educational and Experience

Requirements and Preferences

• Fluency in English required
• High school diploma / GED
• Experience with CargoWise software preferred, but not required
• Proven competencies in Microsoft Office products
• Proven ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and phone etiquette
• Detail oriented with ability to solve problems independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to understand safety requirements and regulations (OSHA)
• Ability to pass all TSA background requirements
• Ability to work flexible hours according to business needs

Supervisory Responsibility

• Not Applicable

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, to stand and walk for short periods of time, and to frequently bend, stoop, and kneel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and lift with arms, shoulders, and legs. The employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Environment

One hundred percent of work time will be spent in an office setting where the environment is climate controlled.

LOGISTEED America, Inc.is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Salary: non-exempt $18.50 - $21.00 (depending on experience)

EOE/M/F/D/V