Full-Time Internship - Customs Brokerage

Location: Hawthorne, CA, us Department: Customs Brokerage Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

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 staff of more than 18,000 employees has been at Expeditors for five years or more.

Our high retention rate is influenced our philosophy that our people are our greatest asset, we pride ourselves in hiring for attitude and training for skill.

For more information on the company, please visit our website:

https://www.expeditors.com/careers

Job Description

Our Internship program offers a challenging hands-on structured experience. You will be working in conjunction with Expeditors' employees learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful in a fast-paced operation handling a varied customer base.

This is a paid position and typically is 3 to 4 months in duration.

We are looking for someone that can work 40 hours a week.

The schedule will be Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm and overtime if required.

Please note the job requires the candidate to commute to Torrance, California.

The pay for the internship will be $19/hour.

Some of the job functions include, but not limited to

Scanning and indexing documents

Track and Trace international shipment

Assist the customer service representative with reviewing commercial documents according to customer's instructions and expectations.

Assist customer service representative with verification of customs declaration information

Assist customer service representative by ensuring accurate and timely data entry into Expeditors Customs entry system

Ensure compliance at all times by following government regulations and company policies

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must be available for 3-4 months

Must be able to commute to the city of Torrance, CA.

High School Degree or equivalent required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must not require future sponsorship for employment visa

Must have the ability to work overtime in support of the department needs

Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Desired Qualifications

Associates or Undergraduate Degree Preferred

Good computer skills (Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint)

Comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills

Familiarity with 10-key usage

Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized

Demonstrated ability to be pro-active 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

Comfortable working in a professional business environment

Proven ability and desire to learn new software and technologies

Additional Information

The hourly rate for this position is $20/hour

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