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Ocean Export Agent

Expeditors
Hawthorne, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025
Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Scope of Position

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department.

Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Major Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Ocean Export Department.
  • Ensure all Export file is handled within the OPS/KPI.
  • Ensure accurate and timely log of shipment is createdinto our operational system. 
  • Manage own shipment responsibilities through use of the Ocean Export Workboard on a daily basis.
  • Track and Trace Ocean Export Files and reporting. 
  • Ensure accurate and timely client and vendors billing within the KPI/OPS.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or equivalent required
  • Successful candidates must pass a background check
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal
  • Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department’s needs
  • Must be able to commute to the city of Hawthorne CA
  • Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills
  • Comfortable working in a professional business environment

Desired Qualifications:

  • Previous Ocean Freight Experience Preferred
  • Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred
  • Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
  • Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Analytical with a strong attention to detail
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
  • Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Has a demonstrated strong work ethic, and reliability

Reporting Structure

  • Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Hourly/Salary rate range: $19-$28/hour

Salary : $19 - $28

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