Import Specialist | Contract | Downtown Seattle | Up to $34/hr. at Express Employment Professionals

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Position: Import Specialist (Contract)

Overview: Join a leading global company that specializes in the distribution of frozen seafood. Serving a broad range of customers with a strong focus on efficiency and high-quality service, the team is seeking a knowledgeable Import Specialist on a contract basis. This role will ensure smooth and timely operations for incoming shipments.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Maintain up-to-date status reports on all incoming shipments in the company’s database daily for assigned regions.
•    Perform accurate Customs and FDA entries using the company’s ABI system.
•    Collaborate with Customs Brokers to track and ensure proper handling of shipments.
•    Oversee the timely and secure delivery of all shipments.
•    Manage incoming containers, ensuring timely delivery into cold storage, and work to prevent additional costs such as demurrage or detention.
•    Support supply chain security by adhering to company protocols and promptly reporting any security concerns to management.
•    Understand and follow company policies regarding C-TPAT and foreign vendor requirements.

Qualifications:
•    3+ years of experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, international transportation, or related fields.
•    Familiarity with U.S. Customs and FDA regulations.
•    Experience using customs entry filing software such as Editrade.
•    Solid understanding of international freight terms, especially for containerized and refrigerated shipping.
•    Knowledge of international shipping documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and various permits or certifications.
•    Familiarity with local port and inland container drayage procedures.
•    Knowledge of commercial seafood types such as finfish, shrimp, crab, and squid is a plus.
•    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment, collaborating with diverse personalities.
•    Proficiency in MS Office Suite and excellent data entry skills, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Type: 6-month contract, full-time

Pay: $26-34/hr.

Schedule: 100% on-site, Monday to Friday

Location: Downtown Seattle *Parking is not provided.

To apply: Please submit your resume to amanda.rink@expresspros.com with "{YOUR NAME} – Contract Import Specialist" in the subject line.