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A warehouse assistant helps the warehouse manager in every way needed and has his own responsibilities and tasks to complete.

Job Description

Responsibilities may include

• Operate forklift
• Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
• Stage finished product for loading
• Load finished products onto trucks, containers, etc.
• Unload materials from tucks, containers, etc.
• Move materials into warehouse for storage
• Move waste materials from assembly line to dumpsters
• Operate with standard operating procedures
• Complete daily logs
• Inspect machinery before using
• Clean and maintain work area
• Use Magaya software
• Use Microsoft word and Excel

Knowledge and Skill Requirement

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Forklift certification and ability to lift 30 pounds
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to:
  • Safety eye glasses
  • Hearing protectors
  • Steel toed work boots
  • Hardhats
  • Reflective vests

Salary offers depend on applicant’s qualifications, skills, education, and job experiences.

• Understanding of customs processes
• Have complete knowledge about documentation and regulatory requirements
• Entry processing (CF-3461, CF-7501, CF-7512, etc)
• Have knowledge of Other Government Agencies such as FDA, USDA, F&W and their requirements
• ISF
• Strong knowledge and experience with classifications
• Process Customs duties via ACH

We are looking for a warehouse worker to participate in our warehouse operations and activities.

Warehouse worker responsibilities include storing materials, picking, packing and scanning orders.

The goal is to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

•             Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship)

•             Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store)

•             Perform inventory controls and keep quality standards high for audits

•             Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization

•             Complete diary logs into inventory

•             Report any discrepancies

•             Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and workmates

•             Operate and maintain preventively warehouse vehicles and equipment

•             Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations

Requirements

•             Proven working experience as a warehouse worker

•             Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems

•             Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods

•             Good organizational and time management skills

•             Ability to lift heavy objects

•             Current forklift license

•             High school degree

•             Speak English and Spanish 

Job Requirements: Warehouse work, entering goods description into our system, lifting boxes, driving forklifts etc.

1. Good communication in written and orally on English & Spanish
2. Knowledge of Custom broker handling (day to day)
3. A team player, responsible and with organization skills
4. Preferable with experience on Editrade software

Basic Function

Coordinate shipments and related activities in accordance with customer and/or agent requirements, company objectives and applicable law.

Responsibilities

Quoting, booking, documentation, costing, billing, filing, coordination, tracking and customer service:
    * Prepare rate quotations.
    * Arrange for transportation of cargo with all applicable parties.
    * Plan and optimize shipment routes.
    * Coordinate with customers, agents and vendors.
    * Assist with carrier-rate negotiations.
    * Prepare, distribute or otherwise process all required documentation including waybills and bills of lading, invoices, export declarations (EEI), import documentation, pre alerts, debit and credit notes and others, as required.
    * Approve vendor invoices.
    * Assist with A/R collection efforts.
    * Create and maintain detailed shipment files.
    * Establish and/or maintain detailed customer-service profiles.
    * Monitor shipments and keep all parties informed of the location and status of cargo at all times.
    * Provide excellent customer service.
Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons.

Education and Training

    * High school diploma or equivalent.
    * Associates degree, vocational training in a related field or a minimum of two years of college coursework preferred
    * US export-compliance training preferred.

Skills

    * Expert computer skills.
    * Fluent in English and Spanish.
    * Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
    * Capacity for team work and willingness to assist others.
    * Ability to display professionalism and courteousness at all times.
    * High aptitude for problem solving.

Experience

    * Minimum of 3 years prior work experience in the logistics and transportation industry, preparing and processing international air or ocean shipments, in-transit shipments and/or inland-freight shipments.

SUMMARY
The Customs Brokerage Entry Agent is responsible for working in our Customs Brokerage Department to process import shipments and customs brokerage for our customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Customs Brokerage Entry Agent is responsible but not limited to:
 Perform all functions required by the brokerage department to service the client and provided exceptional customer service. This includes troubleshooting, and solve problem.
 Daily follow up on all open issues with the client, carrier, forwarder, CBP, or PGA to resolve any delays in entry processing
 Manage all aspects of the entry process from receipt of documents or data to delivery, billing and scanning.
 Audit commercial documents for accuracy, and verify description, value, term of sale, country of origin, classification, and all areas required by CBP and any and all PGA’s
 Enter all required data accurately into Hellmann’s brokerage system to complete the entry and achieve full release with CBP and PGA.
 Coordinate with the origin station, supplier or third party to process the Importer Security Filing (ISF) on behalf the importer.
 Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
 Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience in brokerage and custom compliance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Completion of any industry related course is an asset.
 Minimum two to three years in the freight forwarding industry.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
 Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or overseas agents.
 Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
 Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as freight rates, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
 Ability to apply concepts of basic accounting.
REASONING ABILITY
 Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
 Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES
 Strong communication and organizational skills, strong attention to details, ability to work effectively under pressure, ability to solve logistical problems as necessary.
 Team player within company.
 Multitask oriented and able to work in a fast environment.
 Professional and courteous phone manner.
 Knowledge of customs forms and power of attorney.
 Proficient in world geography, import documentation, and Incoterms.
 Basic keyboarding skills.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in, Lotus Notes (Email), MS Office (Word, Excel) and Internet.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
 Frequently required to stand, and walk.
 Regularly required to sit, use hands, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
 Occasionally required to reach with hand and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are similar of those of an office setting with various office equipment.

Responsible for handling export shipments from origin until delivery, and maintaining communication with customers regarding status of their shipments. Hazmat, export regs, MS Office. Spanish speaker preferred.