Freight forwarding company is looking for Export Agent in Portland, OR

Company: Japanese Freight Forwarding company

Title: Export Agent

Location: Portland, OR

Status: Direct hire and full-time

Pay: $20-$25/h

Job Description:

• Preparation of Export shipments and distribution of Export Documents
• Coordination and communication with trucking companies, airlines, brokers, customers, steamship line and/or bonded facilities as well as with other branches and departments
• Billing and Accounts Receivable
• Prepare Export shipments for assigned customers. This may include customs clearance, shipping, labeling, and distribution of cargo. Generate delivery orders and shipping labels as needed.
• Prepare Export documents for distribution to brokerage department and/or Customers’ Broker
• Coordinate pick up and delivery orders with trucking companies, airlines, steamship line and/or bonded facilities in order to obtain necessary information in order to process shipments in the best way.
• Provide customer service through direct contact with the customer.
• Communicate with other branches and departments such as customs brokerage and warehouse.
• Filing and data entry.
• Issue freight bills and invoices to brokers and responsible for collecting unpaid invoices within credit term.

Requirements:

• Some computer skills including data entry and maintenance and working
• Some knowledge of international commerce (Sales and payment term, method, customs regulations etc.)
• Some knowledge of general and Export Computer application technology desirable
• Freight Forwarding experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Export: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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