Customs Trade Agent

FedEx Logistics; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

FedEx Logistics seeks a Customs Trade Agent to coordinate documentation for US Customs and government agencies, ensure proper classification of goods, and process import-related paperwork. The role emphasizes impeccable customer service, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of computer system experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No industry experience required.
• No work experience required.
• A minimum of one year of experience using computer systems in a professional, educational, or comparable environment with ability to perform routine tasks such as data entry, document creation, navigation of standard software applications, and operation of basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods.
• Provide impeccable customer service.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs.
• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs.
• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all international importing regulations.
• Work closely with other internal staff and departments to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Process agency brokerage shipments.
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Inter-personal skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers.

Provide impeccable customer service

Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs.

Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle limited PGA's (participating Government Agencies)

Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.

Adhere to all international importing regulations.

Work closely with other internal staff and departments to deliver high level of service to customers.

Process agency brokerage shipments.

Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.

Performs other duties as assigned. Paid Training Provided.

HS Diploma or GED required. No industry experience required. No work experience required.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience using computer systems in a professional, educational, or comparable environment with the ability to perform routine tasks such as data entry, document creation, navigation of standard software applications, and operation of basic office equipment.

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Organizational Skills. Inter-personal skills.

Handle high volume of work. Handle time sensitive work. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Ability to use multiple systems and reference material. Interact with internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential.

• The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay:

$20.22 - $28.32 USD

Additional Details:

Customs Trade Agent

For details on our comprehensive benefits.

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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