Customs & Shipping Clerk

We’re excited about the future, and we’d love you to be part of it. If you're passionate about shaping what comes next and making a meaningful impact, we’d be delighted to have you explore this role with us. We’re proud to offer a vibrant employee experience that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunities across our diverse operations, creating an environment where you can thrive.

Caribbean Label Crafts Ltd is a member of Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) and operates three production facilities in Barbados, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, offering our regional customers design services and premium quality packaging solutions that add value to their brands.

We are looking for a talented individual who shares our values to join our team as a Customs & Shipping Clerk, the key responsibilities of which are:

• Coordinating the logistics and documentation for export shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
• Following up with freight forwarders and cargo carriers regarding any billing and shipping issues
• Assisting the Estimator with freight quotations
• Compiling the month-end Marine Insurance Report for the Company’s insurer
• Compiling the Freight Outstanding Report
• Maintaining an up-to-date filing system for import and export documentation
• Coordinating the movement of incoming goods from suppliers including customs documentation, tracking freight, ensuring all duties, freight and other charges related to the importation of all shipments are paid to minimize delays and storage or demurrage charges.
• Arranging the transport of goods from port to warehouse and opening of containers on site
• Costing the value of goods in each shipment
• Reporting items received short or damaged to the Accounts Department

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Passes in at least four (4) CXC subjects including English and Mathematics
• Certificate in Customs Procedures OR five years' experience in Shipping/Customs Brokerage
• Meticulous with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and time constraints.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a good work ethic
• The ability to use initiative and multitask
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s licence would be an asset

BENEFITS:

An attractive remuneration and benefits package is being offered commensurate with the candidates’ experience. Our benefits package includes participation in the Group Life, Medical Insurance and Pension Schemes, opportunities for training & development and paid time off for vacation. Through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) you have the opportunity to be a part-owner of GEL. Let’s grow together!

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement.