CLS Logistics Agent

Expeditors; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health plan

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and development program

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Expeditors in Miami is seeking a CLS Logistics Agent to provide dedicated operational support for small package shipments, focusing on FedEx label creation, tracking, and exception management.

You will handle daily reports, data updates, billing audits, and cross-train with CLS team; requires a high school diploma and 1+ year logistics or data-entry experience; shift 1:00 PM–10:00 PM; benefits include vacation, health plan, life insurance, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in logistics, parcel/small package operations, customer service, or data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn carrier and transportation management systems quickly.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work the 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM schedule.

Responsibilities

• Core duties include generating, verifying, and processing FedEx shipping labels for assigned accounts.
• Proactive track-and-trace, identifying delays, misroutes, and delivery exceptions.
• Handle proofs of delivery, regulatory checks, and billing discrepancies for adjustment.
• Prepare daily status reports and maintain real-time milestone updates in systems and portals.
• Provide shift coverage and cross-training support within the CLS team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (logistics / supply chain) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Carrier management systems

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We 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!

The CLS Logistics Agent provides dedicated operational support to assigned strategic customer accounts within the Critical Logistics Services (CLS) department. The primary focus of this role is the accurate and timely creation of FedEx shipping labels, proactive shipment tracking, and exception management for small package and parcel movements. The Agent serves as a key contributor to account-level service performance, ensuring visibility, data integrity, and responsive communication across the full shipment lifecycle. This position supports extended-hours coverage and works in close coordination with CLS Coordinators, Leads, and the CLS Supervisor.

Core Shipment Processing (approx. 60%)

• Generate, verify, and process FedEx shipping labels for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy of addresses, service levels, weights, dimensions, and account billing references.
• Perform proactive track-and-trace of all in-transit shipments; identify and act on delays, misroutes, and delivery exceptions before customer escalation.
• Initiate and follow up on FedEx traces, claims, and service recovery actions through resolution.
• Retrieve and validate proof of delivery (POD) records and confirm final delivery status for all assigned shipments.
• Screen shipments for address validation and regulatory red flags; elevate dangerous goods or compliance questions to the assigned CLS Coordinator or Lead.

Account Support & Reporting (approx. 25%)

• Prepare and distribute daily and shift-end shipment status reports to assigned accounts and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, real-time milestone updates in company systems and customer-facing portals.
• Audit FedEx billing against quoted rates; identify, document, and elevate discrepancies for correction or credit.
• Compile volume, on-time performance, and exception data in support of account scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
• Prepare supporting shipment documentation, including commercial invoices and packing lists, as required.

Coverage & Team Support (approx. 15%)

• Serve as the primary point of contact during assigned shift hours for late-day pickup requests, carrier cutoff escalations, and urgent shipment inquiries (second shift).
• Prepare end-of-shift handoff notes to ensure continuity between first and second shift and into the following business day.
• Provide backup label, manifest, and tracking support during volume surges or Coordinator absences.
• Participate in cross-training with CLS Coordinators to build operational depth across the department.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or coursework in logistics, supply chain, or business preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in logistics, parcel/small package operations, customer service, or data entry preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume, deadline-driven data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and ability to learn carrier and transportation management systems quickly.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work the assigned shift consistently, including the 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM schedule where applicable.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus