Employee-Owned Ocean Import Specialist (Customs & Delivery)

Talent Edge Recruiting; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock

100% paid health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Import Specialist (Ocean Import Customs Entries) in Elk Grove Village, IL. This onsite, full-time role handles ocean import entries from document review through customs clearance and final delivery.

The position emphasizes customer interaction, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, with a base salary and annual bonus. Excellent communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on customs entry writing experience.
• Experience with customs brokerage/entry platforms and electronic filing.
• Descartes OneView or CargoSmart experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean import customs entries from initial document review through clearance and final delivery.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and other import documents for accuracy.
• Prepare and submit customs entries meeting CBP requirements.
• Research HTS classifications and product codes as needed.
• Handle PGA requirements including FDA, CPSC, EPA and others.
• Monitor releases, resolve holds and entry/census issues.
• Notify customers of exams, holds, documentation issues or delays.
• Track containers through entry, clearance and delivery.
• Prepare and send delivery orders to trucking companies.
• Communicate with customers, truckers, carriers and other parties to move shipments.
• Maintain high accuracy in a high-volume workload (250-500 entries/month).

Skills

Customs entry writing

Customs brokerage platforms

Electronic customs filing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Descartes OneView

CargoSmart

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Import Specialist (Ocean Import Customs Entries) in Elk Grove Village, IL. This onsite, full-time role handles ocean import entries from document review through customs clearance and final delivery.

The position emphasizes customer interaction, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, with a base salary and annual bonus. Excellent communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced environment.