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Leschaco Inc

Export Coordinator - Tank Container

Houston, TX · On-site

$39K - $51K/yr

Description: Leading Freight Forwarder / NVOCC/ Customs House Broker/ Tank Container Operator, with locations in 24 countries and over 3300 employees strong, is seeking a highly motivated and ...

M&S Logistics

Import or Export Operator

Pearland, TX · On-site

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain', M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal ...

Mslogisticsltd

Import or Export Operator

Pearland, TX · On-site

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain', M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal ...

Waste Connections

Container Welder

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$22.25/hr

In this position you will be performing repairs on metal containers as well as doing container washing, forklift operating and organizing the storage yard. This is a Monday to Friday day shift ...

Leschaco

Export Coordinator

Jersey City, NJ

$23 - $30.75/hr

Leading Freight Forwarder / NVOCC/ Customs House Broker/ Tank Container Operator, with locations in 24 countries and over 3300 employees strong, is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual ...

M&S Logistics

Export Operator

Pearland, TX · On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain', M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal ...

Colony Brands, Inc.

Forklift Operator

Peosta, IA

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for filling customer orders and unloading containers. Operators are driving through the aisles of the warehouse and picking customer orders from the racking and ...

Colony Brands, Inc.

Forklift Operator

Peosta, IA

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for filling customer orders and unloading containers. Operators are driving through the aisles of the warehouse and picking customer orders from the racking and ...

Colony Brands, Inc.

Forklift Operator

Clinton, IA

$18/hr

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for filling customer orders and unloading containers. Operators are driving through the aisles of the warehouse and picking customer orders from the racking and ...

Mslogisticsltd

Export Operator

Pearland, TX · On-site

$40K - $52K/yr

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain', M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal ...

Colony Brands, Inc.

Forklift Operator

Clinton, IA

$18/hr

Our Forklift Operators are responsible for filling customer orders and unloading containers. Operators are driving through the aisles of the warehouse and picking customer orders from the racking and ...

Mslogisticsltd

Inside Sales

Pearland, TX · On-site

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain', M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal ...

Waste Connections

Container Deliver Driver

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

You, a vital piece of the team, would be responsible for safely operating our Container Delivery Truck to provide the carts and containers in neighborhoods. This includes duties such: * Operate ...

M&S Logistics

Inside Sales

Pearland, TX · On-site

Founded in 1996 in South Africa and identified in London Stock Exchange's '1000 Companies to Inspire Britain', M&S Logistics is a global tank container operator specialising in the intermodal ...

Republic Services

Container Shop Welder

Wheeling, WV · On-site

The Container Welder/ Fabricator repairs, paints and performs maintenance to containers and roll ... greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational ...

Leschaco

Import Coordinator

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$22 - $28.75/hr

Leading Freight Forwarder / NVOCC/ Customs House Broker/ Tank Container Operator, with locations in 24 countries and over 3300 employees strong, is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual ...

Republic Services

Container Shop Welder

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$23.55 - $32.40/hr

The Container Welder/ Fabricator repairs, paints and performs maintenance to containers and roll ... greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational ...

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Industry UsageMaritime shipping, logistics, freight handlingConstruction, shipping, industrial manufacturing
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Export Coordinator - Tank Container

Export Coordinator - Tank Container

Leschaco Inc

Houston, TX • On-site

$39K - $51K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Description:


Leading Freight Forwarder / NVOCC/ Customs House Broker/ Tank Container Operator, with locations in 24 countries and over 3300 employees strong, is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the position of Export Customer Service for our Tank Department in our Houston, TX office.


What You’ll Do:

  • Develops and maintains excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Receives, reviews, and processes export documentation for an assigned base of accounts.
  • Processes and follows Shipper's Letter of Instructions accurately.
  • Arranges, books and confirms cargo space.
  • Monitors KPIs and ensures that all processes are attended to within set timelines.
  • Advises customers of extra costs, and ensures they are billed promptly, accurately, and fairly.
  • Prepares and processes House B/Ls, Master B/Ls, Invoices, Insurance Certificates, Certificates of Origin, Consular Documents and EEIs.
  • Processes documents through the appropriate system in a timely manner to ensure compliance with established deadlines.
  • Prepares and/or sends advance notification of shipments and documents to banks, shippers, consignees, and destination offices, as required and within established standards.
  • Handles AES submissions, as per Government Regulations and Leschaco Company Policy.
  • Closes files, creates Freight Invoices and distributes documents in accordance with Shippers Letter of Instruction and in compliance with export standards.
  • Advises supervisor of any problems or irregularities discovered within assigned transactions.


Requirements:
  • 3-5 years experience in ocean imports or exports with a freight forwarder or ISO tank operator.
  • Knowledge of Export Regulations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines daily
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Be able to work independently, multi-task, be a team player and work in a fast paced environment
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
  • Experience with the handling of hazardous materials a plus

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • 9 Paid Holidays plus PTO and Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Discounts


When applying, the candidate should include salary requirement.

Background check required.

Only those considered for the position will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.