Customs Brokerage Representative - Afternoon Shift - Data Entry - Release

Cole International USA has immediate openings for Full-Time “Release Operations Representatives”. Duties Include: Data Entry, Computer work, professional communication via email/phone.

Hours:

• The Hours of this position are 2:30 - 11:00 PM (EST) Monday - Friday.
• This is not a REMOTE position. This must be worked from our Grand Island, NY location.

Scope of Position:

The Customs Brokerage Representative has various key responsibilities involved with the shipping and crossing of international borders that require certain documentation to meet the requirements of US Customs and additional Partner Government Agencies. The ideal candidate will ensure all shipments are cleared for transport and all legal obligations and documentation requirements are adhered to, and that the shipments are processed timely & accurately, while satisfying customer expectations.

Core Competencies
· Customer Focus

· Professional Communication Skills

· Energy & Stress Management

· Analytical Thinking

· Team Work

· Adaptability

· Problem Solving

· Accountability and Dependability

· Ethics and Integrity

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Release, classify, and bill basic import shipments
• Prepare bonds for U.S. Customs for inspection and release of imports
• Assure accurate and timely billings and resolve accounting issues
• Must understand how their job functions impact on other units
• Stays up-to-date on Customs and procedure changes.
• May be assigned additional tasks

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of Brokerage/office experience required.
• Accurate Data Entry skills.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Previous experience with MS Word and EXCEL, Windows, Email and various PC-based software programs a plus.

Benefits:

· Competitive Salary

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

· Vacation, Sick Pay

· 401K Offering at 3% Company Match

· Cole Incentive Program

Great Benefits, 401K, VAC, Health/Dental/Vision. Salary DOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customs Brokerage: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person