Customs Trade Agent

Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers.

Here is what you get as a FedEx Employee:

At FedEx Logistics, you'll find everything you'd expect of a people-first, global industry leader. FedEx offer a chance at a long rewarding career within one of the World's Top Companies. From benefits to special training to advancement opportunities, our offering is deep and wide to match our commitment to your career aspirations. Employee compensation and rewards are structured to acknowledge individual effort, stimulate new ideas, encourage outstanding performance, and promote teamwork. FedEx Offers an attractive and comprehensive package of pay benefits and quality of Work/Life programs.

• Salary Increases

• Salary increase based on individual performance.

• Tuition Assistance

• Subsidy for continuous learning and education

• Paid Time Off

• Vacation, holiday, sick leave

• Health Care Program

• Medical coverage and dental coverage

• Additional Benefits

• Life, Disability (short/long term)

• 401(k) Program

• Financial security in retirement

• Reduced Shipping Rate

• Exclusive discounts for personal shipping

• LifeCare and LifeMart Benefits

• Discount programs (e.g., car, restaurants, movies, daycare, pet care and more)

Job Functions

• Provide impeccable customer service.

• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs.

• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle limited PGA's (participating Government Agencies)

• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.

• Adhere to all international importing regulations.

• Work closely with other internal staff and departments to deliver high level of service to customers.

• Process agency brokerage shipments.

• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.

• Performs other or additional duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED required.

• Data entry/keyboard experience required.

• Required

• MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner).

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Organizational skills.

• Inter-personal skills.

• Handle high volume of time sensitive work.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to use multiple systems and reference material.

• Interact with internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments.

• No industry experience required.

• No work experience required.

Paid Training Provided.

Additional Information

Posting Date: 2024-04-09

Strong analytical / decision making skills preferred.

Shift: 6am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Location: Jonesboro AR

Note: This position often requires over-time, some weekends and we work most holidays.

This role will be hybrid, with some work from home opportunity and some in the office work, dependent on company policy.

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

FedEx Logistics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disability status.

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Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless required to do so by law or the FedEx Logistics Legal Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity: As a federal government contractor, we are committed to employ and promote qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans (including, but not limited to, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and other protected veterans. Our philosophy and commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination is the bedrock to job opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status (i.e. race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related condition, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.) Click here and here to read more about "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law."

FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)

FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.