Customs Brokerage Processor

OmniTrans•Rouses Point, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metro Customs Brokers, a subsidiary of Omnitrans Inc., is seeking a Customs Brokerage Processor to join the Processing Team in the US Customs Brokerage division. The role validates and processes commercial documentation for presentation of entry release requests to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The position is available in the NY City area, Garden City, Rouses Point, and Buffalo, with a remote option for other locations. The company describes the work environment as hybrid, with two days per week at the office. Available shifts include Monday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to midnight; Tuesday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Metro Customs Brokers provides logistics and customs brokerage services and has offices across Canada, the United States, and China. The company has been providing these services for 45 years.

Requirements

Completion of a vocational or technical degree.
At least 3 years of customs brokerage experience.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Customer-service orientation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong autonomy and time-management skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities without losing detail.
Self-motivated and eager to learn.
Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office, and ability to quickly learn company software and specific programs.

Responsibilities

Ensure shipment files contain the proper documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, manifests, PGA documentation, and Free Trade Agreement declarations.
Review document content to ensure information required to rate a shipment is present, including country of origin, additions, and deductions.
Process requests for missing information and return files to the Client Representative for follow-up.
Establish the value for duty of shipments, applying valuation adjustments as required.
Determine suggested tariff treatment.
Identify the proper classification code for each imported good.
Ensure compliance with all ACE reporting elements.
Ensure urgent files are processed and daily workflow is completed and allocated.
Support the PAPS call center.
Perform other general clerical duties as necessary.