Temporary Import Specialist
Seattle, WA
Posted October 11, 2024
Full-time, Temporary, Monday- Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
If you have a strong background in imports or customs brokerage and are looking for a steady, temporary role, this could be a great fit for you!
A national leader in frozen, specialty seafood is looking to add a temporary Import Specialist to their team here in Seattle. This temporary role offers weekly pay and the opportunity to grow your experience with the import process. This is a full time, temporary position anticipated to last 3-4 months.
In this Import Specialist role, you will support overall logistics and imports.
As a Import Specialist you will be:
- Maintain Import Department status of all shipments
- Oversee entry process of Import Department
- Liaison with Customs Brokers as necessary regarding the status of shipments
- Manage import claims
- Read and understand company policies regard C-TPAT and requirements of foreign vendors
Import Specialist Qualifications:
- 3+ years customs brokerage, freight forwarding and international transportation
- Familiarity with basic documents used in international transportation
- Experience with perishables
- Strong technical proficiency with experience utilizing ERP software
- Experience with in dealing with U.S. Customs
Location: Downtown Seattle
- Bus accessible
- No parking available
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
Pay: $35 - $40/hr
Benefits Offered by TERRA on a temp/ temp to hire basis:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Virtual care
- Life, critical illness, accident, long and short-term disability insurance
- Identity theft protection
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer match
- Commuter benefits
- Gym membership discount
- Potential to qualify for 6 paid holidays
If you are interested in this Import Specialist position, apply now or call 206-453-2852 to connect with a recruiter today!
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Verstela is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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