Ocean Import Agent

Ocean Import Agent

PROMAN Staffing has partnered with a provider of Logistic Solutions and comprehensive transportation services to hire an Experienced Ocean Export Agent

$20-25.00 per hour

Weekly Pay!

Experienced Ocean Export Agent Job Description

• Identify, organize and coordinate customer shipping requirements
• Accurately and efficiently prepare documents for ocean export shipments; and import documents for distribution to Brokerage Operations and/or customers' Brokers
• Accurately and timely prepare invoices; and all required AS-400 database entries
• Effectively coordinate pickup and delivery orders with steamship, trucking, rail and warehouse companies
• Provide professional, timely, and high-quality customer service through daily communication with customer via phone and email
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, other regional branches and offices, and all external contacts; Interact professionally with co-workers and others at all times
• Effectively interface and consult with the Customs Brokerage Department to obtain technical guidance for regulatory compliance purposes as required by agencies including the EAR and U.S. Customs
• Provide rates to internal and external customers, direct contact with customer
• Perform specific and assigned operations and administrative tasks in order to provide high quality customer service while meeting the Company's goals

Experienced Ocean Export Agent Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in FCL / LCL Ocean Cargo logistics and documentation Required
• 2 years Freight Forwarding industry experience in Ocean Operations Required
• Required experience with steamship lines' Bill of Lading and INCO terms
• Basic PC skills – MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, AS400 knowledge
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Patience – able to deal with complex processes that may involve multiple levels of approval
• Must be available to work flexible scheduled hours and days depending upon customer demands.

Why PROMAN Staffing?

• Friendly, Knowledgeable Staff
• Direct Deposit Programs
• Referral bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Insurance and 401(k) Programs

Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person #zip