Customs Associate I

AutoReqID: 341629BR Position Title: Customs Associate I Position Type: Part time Employee Type: Non-Exempt Job Summary Responsible for ensuring that U.S. and Canadian customs regulations are adhered to when processing import and export documents to facilitate the movement of cross-border packages. Communicate with consignees, shippers and brokers to clear shipments, close entries, resolve paperwork issues and customs holds. Essential Functions • Complies with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for on-site package examinations, shipment hold requirements and shipment clearance • Researches issues on CBSA bonded shipments that are on hold at Gateway (can include communication with consignee, shipper and/or broker) • Researches CBSA tracers and responds with clearance information • Reviews and verifies shipment information for the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) • Manages inbound and outbound calls to resolve paperwork issues (including duties and taxes), clear shipments and close entries • Performs routine data entry and directs commercial invoices through Genesis System to brokers as part of the clearance process Required Skills, Abilities and / or Licensure • Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel and Internet Explorer • Good understanding of technical and administrative terms relating to US and Canadian government import and export regulations • Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail • Good customer service skillsAddress: 365 Diamond Blvd City: Winnipeg Province: Manitoba Zip Code: R2J 4K2 Search Engine Description: Administrative Customer Service Customs Brokerage General Operations Domicile Location: FXG-CAN/CAN/Q6182/Winnipeg Local