# Ocean Export Agent

**Company**: Expeditors
**Location**: Hawthorne, CA
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $20-$30 per hour
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain

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## Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community!

The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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.

Scope of Position Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department.

Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department.

- Ensure all Export file is handled within the OPS/KPI.

- Ensure accurate and timely log of shipment is created into our operational system.

- Manage own shipment responsibilities through use of the Ocean Export Workboard on a daily basis.

- Track and Trace Ocean Export Files and reporting.

- Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing within the KPI/OPS.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Degree or equivalent required

- Successful candidates must pass a background check

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

- Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa

- Fluent in English, both written and verbal

- Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department’s needs

- Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne CA

- Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills

- Comfortable working in a professional business environment

Desired Qualifications:

- Previous Ocean Freight Experience Preferred

- Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred

- Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)

- Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized

- Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action

- Strong organizational skills

- Analytical with a strong attention to detail

- Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

- Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members

- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

- Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Reporting Structure - Supervisor and Manager Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan

- Training and Personnel Development Program

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## Skills

### Required
- English
- basic mathematical skills
- computer skills

### Nice to have
- Previous Ocean Freight Experience
- Associates or Undergraduate Degree
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- multi-tasking
- organizational skills
- analytical skills

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