Hybrid Customs Import Specialist I

CMA CGM; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,820,000 - 71,033,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a detail-oriented team member for roles at 1333 Mt. Prospect Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018.

This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid scheduling with weekend shifts and pay rates of $19.83–$24.79 per hour. Responsibilities include handling inbound/outbound shipments, preparing and tracking documentation, coordinating space with carriers, and ensuring timely processing of documents in our logistics system.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credentials: Professional certification may be required in some areas.
• Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications; Accurate typing skills and/or data entry skills; Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers; advise of shipment details and provide quotations.
• Oversee shipment transportation by arranging, booking, and confirming space on flights, freight, cargo, and other transportation methods.
• Complete documentation for receipt of shipments, or review documentation to correctly process shipments.
• Process documents through the appropriate system in a timely manner to ensure compliance with established deadlines.
• Secure necessary documentation when incomplete information is provided; may involve more limited or first reviews.
• Trace key transaction information (HBL, commercial invoice, and other required documents) to determine if available. Index and create tracking files to initiate clearance process, once documents are received.
• Follow-up with carriers, manage pre-alerts daily, and maintain record of all communications in files.
• Assist in coordination and communication of release to carrier, internal or external customer.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Typing speed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based software

Job description

CEVA Logistics is seeking a detail-oriented team member for roles at 1333 Mt. Prospect Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018.

This full-time, permanent position offers hybrid scheduling with weekend shifts and pay rates of $19.83–$24.79 per hour. Responsibilities include handling inbound/outbound shipments, preparing and tracking documentation, coordinating space with carriers, and ensuring timely processing of documents in our logistics system.