Junior Ocean Export Agent

About the role

Expeditors, a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle and a Fortune 500 employer, is hiring a Junior Ocean Export Agent in Mississauga. The role ensures the timely and accurate movement of freight and information while providing exceptional customer service. Night shifts (15h-23h00) are posted.

Key responsibilities

• Receive documents and prepare shipments
• Coordinate freight movement with customers and the network, place bookings with ocean carriers and route shipments
• Manage freight receipt, process shipments and monitor shipments
• Submit and manage ACI/eManifest filings for cross-border shipments
• Communicate with drivers, carriers, customs brokers and operations teams about border matters
• Troubleshoot shipment holds and customs documentation issues
• Work with the TCO and TCI on daily activities such as track and trace and shipment processing
• Ensure compliance with internal and external government regulations

Required profile

• College graduate or above
• Knowledge of the global logistics industry
• Fluent in English
• Good computer skills (e.g. MS Excel, MS Word)

What we offer

• Salary range of $40,000 - $45,000
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Medical and life insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Training and personnel development program with growth opportunities
• Employee referral program bonus