Transcon Agent

Expeditors; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors is seeking a dedicated professional in Portland, Oregon to ensure smooth and timely freight process flow. Responsibilities include accurate data entry, customer interaction for shipment arrangements, and compliance with company policies.

Ideal candidates will have 6 months to 1 year of experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities. Expeditors offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including clear communication.
• Understanding of ocean documentation process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry.
• Interact with customers to arrange shipments.
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company policy.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Pro-active organizational skills

Understanding of ocean documentation process

Hazardous Materials certification

Education

6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training

Job description

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Transcon files and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client and vendor billing
• Ensure delivery of freight and timely clearance when applicable
• Interact with customers in arranging their shipments to meet customers service standards
• Contribute and maintain good relationships with suppliers
• Meet compliance at all times?
• Network communications, timely responses to emails and requests
• Meet KPI standards in accordance with Company policy
• Understand customers procedures and maintain updated internal DLSOPs

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of ocean documentation process a plus
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro‑active, strong organizational skills
• Hazardous Materials certification (preferred)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus