Job Description
Position :
Traffic Coordinator
Department:
Imports into the US with certain Export requirements
Job Description (including but not limited to the points listed below): - Receive and Review Paperwork (commercial invoices, packing lists etc.) for accuracy, completeness and confirm they meet
- Customs & Border Protection (CBP) regulations and customer requirements established in Standard Operating Procedures
- (SOP)
- Electronically file accurate Entry documents with CBP in a timely manner through ABI via our AS/400 system.
- Communicate and report to Customers, Shippers, Mexican brokers, CBP and Transportation companies via e-mail, telephone,
- cell phone, etc., in both English and Spanish; includes scanning of documents.
- Prepare bills of lading for US Transportation companies
- Keep track and address any issues on shipments processed, including problem resolution
- Prepare letters in Word and reports through Excel
- Coverage of import/export operation for major customer.
- Ensures the adherence of work schedule (i.e., hours of work, days scheduled to work, etc.).
- Any other responsibilities based on the needs of Daniel B. Hastings, Inc.
Job Requirements:
- Able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish both verbally and in writing.
- Must possess an intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and experienced in a professional e-mail
- environment
- Familiar with Office machines: copiers, scanners, faxes, etc.
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Flexibility in work schedule - Scheduled work is M-F and some Saturdays and Holidays.
- Able to work independently under pressure, must possess organizational skills, able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and
- able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to move about the office environment, finger dexterity to use computer keyboard, visual acuity to read computer screen.
- Prefer two years’ experience in Northbound and/or Southbound shipments/ and/or Associates degree in International Trade.
- Dependable transportation (we are located at mile marker 12B, Unitec Industrial Park).
- Able to pass company exam in MS Word, Excel and US Customs knowledge exam (if resume indicates Customs experience)
Work Schedule:
Permanent schedule is Monday through Friday (9:00AM-6:00PM) possibly later if a work emergency arises. The permanent schedule may include a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Candidate must be flexible; there may be a need to come in earlier and/or stay later, depending on the workload. 40hr/week minimum.
Salary :
Starting Range between $13.00 to $18.00/hour depending on experience. Experience is not required but preferred. Training on
basic importing principles will be offered for any contracted employee without experience in the US Customs brokerage industry.
Pay will be based on experience.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours, Saturday, Monday to Friday,