International Operations Agent - Ocean Export

Ultipro; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive plan

Paid time off (136 hours)

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Paid volunteer time

Employee discounts

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane in Itasca, IL is seeking an International Operations Agent – Ocean Imports to coordinate freight movements with clients, customs and agents, ensuring fastest, most compliant imports/exports.

You will prepare import/export docs, track shipments, provide billing data, and support cross-branch communication while seeking profitable shipment options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years related experience.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.
• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Deals directly with clients, customs and agents to insure the quickest and best movement of cargo throughout the world.
• Prepares documents necessary to complete export, import and customs clearance process.
• Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide accounting department with proper and correct billing information.
• Communicate with clients regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
• Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for client satisfaction and ensure excellent service execution.
• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment yet meet client's requirement for the movement of freight.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Word & Excel

Fast-paced environment

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

International Operations Agent - Ocean Imports

Job Category: Field Operations

Requisition Number: INTER010579

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Itasca, IL 60143, USA

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Deals directly with clients, customs and agents to insure the quickest and best movement of cargo throughout the world.
• Prepares documents necessary to complete export, import and customs clearance process.
• Track and trace cargo as necessary to insure proper movement and delivery.
• Provide accounting department with proper and correct billing information.
• Communicate with clients regarding disposition of Freight (i.e. tracking & tracing, routing & dispatching, and rate quotations).
• Communicate & correspond with other Company branches and agents for client satisfaction and ensure excellent service execution.
• Seek the most profitable mode of shipment yet meet client's requirement for the movement of freight.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Must possess strong working knowledge of all rules, regulations, governance and
• documentation preparations, as it pertains to both Imports and Exports.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills are required, due to the high volume and demands of the position.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
• Ability to handle pressure and responsibility in a fast pace environment, in a timely and effective manner

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years related experience.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Illinois required disclosure: Salary range for this position is between USD 24 - 38 hourly.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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