Import/Export Coordinator CSR

PRT Staffing; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PRT Staffing in Baytown, TX is hiring an Import/Export Coordinator to manage customs and shipping activities. You will work with customs brokers, carriers, and government agencies to ensure accurate documentation and timely container movement.

The role requires 3+ years in warehouse/shipping, attention to detail, and proficiency with Word and Excel. This office-based position may involve occasional site visits and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import/export customs and shipping activities.
• Track containers through port systems and monitor vessel delays.
• Verify container history and per diem information.
• Coordinate fumigation and inspections with government agencies.
• Provide required documentation for inspections and treatments.
• Track cold treatments and investigate or resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with customs brokers regarding container deliveries and pickups.
• Coordinate schedules with carriers and resolve shipping discrepancies.
• Prepare accurate import/export documentation for government agencies.
• Maintain detailed logs of inspections, fumigation, and treatments.
• Prepare container documentation for operations and billing.
• Maintain accurate shipping and compliance records.
• Ensure activities follow applicable import/export and customs requirements.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Shipping experience

Receiving experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Im port/Export Coordinator – Starting at $19/hr

Location: Baytown, TX 77523
Pay: Starting at $19.00/hr
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday
Hours: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Occasional Saturdays may be required

We are hiring an experienced Import/Export Coordinator to support export customers and shipping operations in Baytown, TX. This role coordinates customs and shipping activities, tracks containers, prepares documentation, and works closely with customs brokers, carriers, and government agencies.

We're looking for someone with strong shipping/receiving or logistics experience who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate import/export customs and shipping activities
• Track containers through port systems and monitor vessel delays
• Verify container history and per diem information
• Coordinate fumigation and inspections with government agencies
• Provide required documentation for inspections and treatments
• Track cold treatments and investigate or resolve discrepancies
• Communicate with customs brokers regarding container deliveries and pickups
• Coordinate schedules with carriers and resolve shipping discrepancies
• Prepare accurate import/export documentation for government agencies
• Maintain detailed logs of inspections, fumigation, and treatments
• Prepare container documentation for operations and billing
• Maintain accurate shipping and compliance records
• Ensure activities follow applicable import/export and customs requirements

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals
• Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and priorities

Experience That Could Set You Apart

• Import/export or customs experience
• Food, warehousing, transportation, or logistics industry experience
• Knowledge of USDA regulations
• Experience communicating with government agencies
• Familiarity with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
• Understanding of produce entry requirements and regulations
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including JDA or GLS
• Experience working directly with customs brokers and carriers

Physical & Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based but may require visits to warehouse areas, including environments at or below freezing. Candidates should be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 20 lbs.