Afternoons Brokerage Agent

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

Organic Growth – Expeditors promotes from within. As a shining example, our CEO started as an entry level employee in our San Francisco office 31 years ago.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Ensure the proper and timely sorting of emails, logging of entries, and clearance of shipments. (Specificity to Truck clearances) Providing an exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Deliver Exceptional customer service
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system
• Receive shipment notifications
• Verify all charges due
• Surrender docs and payment to obtain freight release
• Review documents and prioritize
• Submit docs to customs
• Ensure customer profiles are updated and current for assigned accounts
• Support operations where needed
• Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year
• LVS Clearances & Management

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, Windows, Outlook and various PC based software
• Willingness to learn and develop the industry skills
• Sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Have a positive attitude and an innate desire to help people
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Work with integrity
• Maintain a professional Appearance
• Have Confidence even in the face of intense challenges
• Be curious to learn and grow
• Adhere to the company's 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor and Visionary
• Be resolute and results oriented- get the job done!

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• RRSP Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

Shift Details:

Full-Time Afternoon/Evening Shift

Sunday – Thursday

Hours: Sunday-Thursday (12am – 8:30am)

Salary Range: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 – Dependent on experience

Accepting Applications from BC Residents