Customs Entry Writer/ Jamaica, NY

AV Staffing Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and floating holidays

Career growth

Job summary

AV Staffing Solutions client in Jamaica, NY seeks a Freight Forwarding Specialist with 3–5 years of experience to prepare entry documents for customs, rate invoices, and coordinate with airlines and NVOCCs. You will verify origin, arrange delivery orders, and ensure on-time freight delivery.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. Benefits include holidays and floating holidays plus career growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding or similar logistics role.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts accurately.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entry documents for customs release and duty payment.
• Rate commercial invoices with tariff numbers.
• Provide required documents to government agencies.
• Verify arrival info with airlines/steamship lines/NVOCCs and origin.
• Prepare delivery orders and verify receipt with truckers.
• Assemble billing package and send to clients.
• Ensure timely entries and on-time freight delivery as per expectations.
• HTS classification and advisory.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Job description

Jamaica, United States

Our client, one of the largest global providers of logistics in the beverage sector, consumer goods, clothing, machinery, and petroleum products, has an immediate opening with experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry in their Jamaica NY office.

If you're interested in a career in logistics/ import/export, then there is a great opportunity for you!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare entry documents for Customs release and Duty payment
• Rate commercial invoice with tariff numbers
• Provide necessary document to other government agencies
• Verify arrival information with Airlines/Steamship Lines/NVOCC’s, Verify country of origin
• Prepare delivery order, send to trucker, and verify receipt
• Prepare billing package, bill file, and email/mail to clients
• Ensure all entries are filed on time and freight is delivered in a timely manner in accordance with company and customer expectations
• HTS classification and advisory
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience
• Demonstrate ability to calculate figures and amounts
• Acute attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

The Company offers excellent benefits, both holidays and floating holidays off, and career growth.