Bilingual Import/Export Clerk — Spanish/English

Express Employment Professionals; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Import/Export Clerk in Brownsville, TX. The role involves preparing and filing import/export documents, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating with customers, carriers, brokers, and agencies in English and Spanish.

Day-to-day tasks include data entry into systems and MS Office, tracking shipments, and communicating status updates. The candidate should be bilingual, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work independently or in a team,

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English with strong spoken and written communication.
• Flexible availability to meet shipment and customer deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks according to customer requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with documents and data.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and entry paperwork.
• Enter shipment data accurately into our systems and Microsoft Office files, and keep records organized and audit-ready.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, brokers, and agencies in English and Spanish by phone, email, and in person.
• Track shipments and status updates, and notify customers promptly of delays, holds, or missing documents.
• Prioritize and schedule daily tasks according to customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with team members on entries, in-bond movements, and cross-border shipments.
• Assist with dispatching shipments at the international bridge, coordinating with drivers, carriers, and customs to keep crossings on schedule.
• Maintain accurate files and follow company and regulatory recordkeeping procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Import/Export Clerk in Brownsville, TX. The role involves preparing and filing import/export documents, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating with customers, carriers, brokers, and agencies in English and Spanish.

Day-to-day tasks include data entry into systems and MS Office, tracking shipments, and communicating status updates. The candidate should be bilingual, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work independently or in a team,