Ocean Export Agent- Cargo Logistics Job at Expeditors, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Expeditors
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description



Want to get into logistics and need a good start? Have great attention to detail and like working with people?
Check out Expeditors!

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

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

  • 18,000 trained professionals
  • 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description



Job: Ocean Export Agent – help to schedule and monitor ocean shipments! 

Ocean Export involves transporting many different types of cargo throughout the world. It is a high paced environment with many learning and unique situations that come up along the way. it involves collaboration with commercial airline carriers, customs, and many other Government agencies. There is never a dull moment in ocean export!

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Ocean Export Agent

  • Assist with bookings and dispatch
  • File US Export Declarations and comply with all US regulations in regards to exports
  • Interact with our customers in arranging their Ocean Export shipments, meeting customer service standards
  • Establish Vendor Relations
  • Procedure and Productivity Standards Adherence
  • Assist in maintaining a strong forwarding-based clientele to ensure market

position / recognition while staying within the guidelines of the Ocean policies

Qualifications



Experience & Expectations

  • Ability to work with deadlines and timed requirements.
  • Multi-file handling, amazing with details, and sense of prioritization.
  • Pro-active approach, strong organizational
  • Take ownership of assigned work.
  • Be a team player, help continue a positive work environment.
  • Fluent in English- reading and writing.
  • Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)

Reporting Structure:

Ocean Export Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information



Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) 
  • Annual Paid Holidays (10)
  • Potential Flexible Days (2)
  • Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
  • Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 
  • Business professional dress code

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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