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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Billingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Diversityunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
- Freight Forwardingunmatched
- Governmentunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Import/Exportunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Metricsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Productivity Managementunmatched
- Profit & Lossunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Shipping Documentsunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- United States Customsunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Ocean Import/Export Specialist to join our client’s logistics team in McAllen, TX. This role is responsible for coordinating international ocean shipments, processing import/export documentation, and ensuring full compliance with U.S. Customs and other regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate has experience in freight forwarding, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of ocean import/export operations.
Full Time Onsite
Contract
Pay Rate: $16-20/hr (DoE)
Schedule: Monday - Friday – 8 am-6 pm
SUMMARY
The Ocean Import/Export Specialist is responsible for processing ocean import and export shipments in accordance with internal policies, customer requirements, and all applicable laws and regulations. This role ensures accurate documentation, timely shipment processing, and high-quality customer service.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
About ProStaff Workforce Solutions
We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.
Our Values
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Quality
• Diversity
Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.
#IND4
Full Time Onsite
Contract
Pay Rate: $16-20/hr (DoE)
Schedule: Monday - Friday – 8 am-6 pm
SUMMARY
The Ocean Import/Export Specialist is responsible for processing ocean import and export shipments in accordance with internal policies, customer requirements, and all applicable laws and regulations. This role ensures accurate documentation, timely shipment processing, and high-quality customer service.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Process ocean import and export shipments in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Coordinate shipment documentation and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and other government agencies
- Provide professional customer service to internal and external clients via email, phone, and system communications
- Perform accounting-related tasks, including client invoicing and cost tracking, per customer-specific SOPs
- Accurately enter and maintain shipment data in internal systems while meeting KPIs
- Support compliance with ISF, FDA, OGA, and other regulatory requirements as applicable
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in ocean import/export or freight forwarding preferred
- Strong knowledge of import entry procedures, compliance rules, and regulations
- Experience with First Port of Arrival (FPOA) entries preferred
- FDA, ISF, and OGA transaction experience preferred
- Knowledge of freight forwarding practices, terminology, and ocean shipping procedures
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
About ProStaff Workforce Solutions
We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients and candidates with a personal touch. ProStaff Workforce Solutions is a group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail. Our mission is to match quality people with quality jobs and quality companies to maximize productivity and profitability. We develop long-term relationships and provide a level of customer service and expertise that instill confidence and trust in our client companies and candidates.
Our Values
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Quality
• Diversity
Please visit us at https://www.prostaffworkforce.com/ to explore all opportunities.
#IND4
Numbers & Facts
| Location | McAllen, Texas |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | http://prostaffnj.com/ |
About Company
ProStaff is unlike other staffing or recruiting agencies.
We are a fast growing and successful agency that treats all its clients with a personal touch. Headquartered in South Amboy, ProStaff Solutions is a small group of industry experts—many hailing from larger agencies—who know their business well and enjoy working in a more hands-on and flexible environment, with attention to detail.We all pick up the phones, so it’s not unusual to get our executives on the line when you call. We want to be accessible and accountable to you.
What makes us unique?
Customer service and responsiveness are required of everyone who works at ProStaff. Our mission is to bring the right people to the right job every time. This is not easy, but it can be done.
To accomplish this, we make the effort to learn about your needs and use a careful screening process before we do any introductions. We value your time. If we bring you the wrong candidates or send you to the wrong companies, we’re not doing our job.
ProStaff can handle rush orders with skill, but we always understand our clients before proceeding. That’s why many people are loyal to us. We have worked with blue chip names such as Bed, Bath and Beyond and US Foods, as well as internet-based newcomers such as Blue Apron and Burlington Coat Factory.
Underlying ProStaff’s success are these values:
- Hard work
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Helping the communities we serve
When we uphold our values, ProStaff Solutions Maintains Its good name–which is of utmost importance to us. It’s the heart of our business.