Hourly Freight Forwarding Jobs in Romeoville, IL

Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.
Compensation for this role is $27.00-$33.00 hourly. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.
As a Senior Specialist, Trade & Transportation Compliance at RXO, you will serve as a subject matter expert for transportation and trade regulatory compliance programs supporting Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage operations. You will provide guidance, training, and oversight related to transportation security, export compliance, manifesting requirements, and industry regulations while helping ensure compliance across all business units. Become a part of our growing, dynamic team and help strengthen compliance processes that support our customers and operations.
What your day-to-day will look like:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for transportation and regulatory compliance programs
• Provide oversight and guidance related to AMS filings and bill of lading issuance requirements
• Monitor compliance with Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing requirements and export regulations
• Support compliance activities related to Container Freight Station (CFS) operations, storage, and cargo release requirements
• Assist with administration and maintenance of regulatory programs, including FMC, TSA, and CTPAT
• Develop, maintain, and communicate compliance policies and procedures
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Prepare and distribute regulatory updates, compliance bulletins, and customer communications
• Partner with operations, sales, and customers to address regulatory compliance questions and concerns
• Deliver internal, cross-functional, and customer-facing training programs
• Support external audits, certifications, assessments, and corrective action plans
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts and implementation requirements across the organization

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of freight forwarding, international transportation, customs brokerage, or regulatory compliance experience
• Knowledge of international transportation documentation and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

It'd be great if you also have:

• Experience with AMS, EEI, and export compliance requirements
• Knowledge of FMC, TSA, and CTPAT regulations and programs
• Experience supporting CFS operations and transportation security requirements
• Experience conducting compliance reviews and investigations
• Experience developing and delivering training programs
• Strong project management and process improvement skills

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Why Join Us:
Our Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Our Culture
Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.
We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.
The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.