Entry-Level Customs Trade Agent: Paid Training & Growth

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

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.