Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.50 - $32.40
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
prescription
Health savings account
flexible spending accounts
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
supplemental health insurance
Employee support programs
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
vacation days
Personal Days
Floating holiday
sick days
Volunteer hours
company holidays
Job Description
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a globally recognized freight forwarding company dedicated to helping businesses grow by expanding their access to international markets. Headquartered in Chicago, AIT has over 40 years of industry experience, specializing in providing comprehensive supply chain solutions across a wide array of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences, and marine. The company prides itself on a consultative approach, building trusted partnerships worldwide with scalable and user-friendly technology to ensure efficient, on-time, and on-budget delivery services. With a presence of over 150 locations globally, including Asia, Europe, and North America, AIT... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of entry writing experience
- 1 to 2 years in customs brokerage, imports, or export
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and manage data entry accurately
- Availability to work weekend or holiday schedules on rotation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational abilities
Job Qualifications
- A team player who works well with others and respects teammates
- Strong work ethic with ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy
- Growth mindset passionate about continuous improvement and open to change
- Customer service focus building strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Minimum of 2 to 5 years of entry writing experience
- 1 to 2 years of experience in customs brokerage, imports, or export
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate
- Accurate and rapid data entry skills with multitasking ability
- Proven customer service experience and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional image representation of the company
Job Duties
- Perform administrative tasks in the import operations department servicing clients and suppliers
- File break down, classify data entries, photocopy, scan and assemble entry documents
- Audit commercial documents, apply harmonized tariff schedule codes for duty assessment, and ensure federal compliance
- Review and verify accuracy of documents regarding country of origin, terms of sale, importer of record, and value
- Troubleshoot and communicate effectively with customers and foreign origins on documentation discrepancies
- Perform import air recoveries, check cutting, and delivery order creation
- Adhere to weekend or holiday schedules on rotation basis as required by operations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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