What are the responsibilities and job description for the Import/Export Clerk position at Robert Half?
Salary: $25.00 to $25.00 hourly
Description
We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for an Import/Export Clerk in our office. This role is part of our import/export team and will be instrumental in managing our freight forwarding operations.
Responsibilities
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit
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Description
We are offering a permanent employment opportunity for an Import/Export Clerk in our office. This role is part of our import/export team and will be instrumental in managing our freight forwarding operations.
Responsibilities
- Accurately and promptly open files for each shipment in the dedicated software system
- Ensure the timely movement of shipments and report any serious difficulties to the air/ocean export manager
- Handle the processing of freight shipping, preparation of documentation and waybilling, calculation of charges, and collection of fees for shipments
- Successfully negotiate with domestic customers, acting as an intermediary for foreign customers, to resolve issues and reach mutual agreements
- Check invoices and shipping manifests for compliance with tariff and customs regulations
- Provide accurate transaction reports to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign customers
- Prepare quotations under the direction of the immediate supervisor
- Utilize skills in 'Export - Import Documents', 'Import Customer Service', 'Import Export', 'Computer Data Entry', 'Microsoft Office Suites', 'Microsoft Word' to manage and organize the high volume of activity.
- Proficient in handling Export - Import Documents
- Strong skills in Import Customer Service
- Demonstrated knowledge in Import Export procedures
- Ability to perform Computer Data Entry tasks efficiently
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suites
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to
Salary : $25
