A & A Contract Customs Brokers Hiring for Customs Clearance Coordinator at Blaine, WA Full Time

Company Description*
If you are passionate about customs brokerage, and you want to get paid well for something you love to do while working at an amazing company then keep reading!*

• About us: *
• A & A has been in business for 42 years and we specialize in customs brokerage – but we are not your average broker.
• Our Glassdoor reviews are the best in the industry! – check us out at: https://www.glassdoor.ca/Overview/Working-at-A-and-A-Contract-Customs-Brokers-EI_IE1864045.11,43.htm
• We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees!
• Our minimum wage starts at $20/hour. No job is paid less than this at A & A
• You can work from home, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere!
• We have amazing benefits including our Honeymoon Hi-5 program that offers paid time off, Learning & Tuition reimbursement, and other paid time off programs not seen anywhere else
• Medical & Dental benefits (and we’ve waived the 90-day waiting period for your medical benefits)
• 401K program
• We want to be the best broker and that means hiring the best talent. We partner with you to obtain Customs Certifications such as the CCS- $2000 bonus for completing

We invite you to bring your skills to our company and see what A & A has to offer.
Our Culture
We are a values-based organization and a dedicated group of professionals who value teamwork, learning and development, and cutting edge innovation while having fun too! We take a great deal of pride in developing long-term relationships and in supporting our community and our environment.
Our U.S. office is excited to welcome full-time, part-time and casual Customs Clearance Coordinators to join the team!

Job Description*
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: *

• Handling general inquiries professionally (internally and externally) over the phone, in person, or through email
• Review documentation and prepare customs release entries for processing
• Communicate with customers to clear shipments, close entries, provide updates, and resolve paperwork issues and customs holds
• Handle and resolve difficult or challenging situations while maintaining first-class service to all internal and external customers
• Maintain strong knowledge of all ports across the USA and Canada
• Assign correct tariff classifications (HTSUS)
• Assist in ensuring that all entries are released, classified, and billed accurately and in a timely manner
• Responsible for ensuring that U.S. and Canadian customs regulations are adhered to when completing import and export documents to facilitate the movement of cross-border shipments
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Previous customs entry release experience is an asset
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) is an asset
• High work standards, high level of accuracy
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and meet tight deadlines
• Works well independently
• Strong customer service orientation
• Quick learner and a desire to learn
• Results-driven
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills

Additional Information*
#ServewithEthusiasm #MakeitHappen #PlayasaTeam #Learn&Grow*
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: 2 12th Street, Blaine, WA 98230

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 per hour