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Job Description
Job Id:
1461
# of Openings:
1
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.
Unlock your potential with Prinova
We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.
Import & Export Clerk
Department: Supply Chain, Corporate
Location: Hanover Park, IL
Type: Full-time
Location: Hanover Park, IL
Type: Full-time
Summary:
The Import & Export Clerk supports the import and export operations. The role expedites deliveries of incoming materials via import containers, air freight, semi-trailers, and coordinates with the warehouse, purchasing, accounting, and customer service. Conduct audits to verify accuracy. Coordinate and communicate with customers, agents, vendors, and shippers to maintain process flows and resolve issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
- Monitors, expedites, and documents the status of deliveries of incoming materials by contact with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
- Prepare and process export/import documentation, including commercial invoices, airway bills, and customs forms.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and TSA regulations.
- Manage and track shipments, including monitoring transit times and customs.
- Analyze and resolve discrepancies and issues related to shipments and documentation.
- Enter custom entries/ audit 7501.
- Maintains daily contact with the Receiving Department, product management team, customer service, and accounting personnel.
- Receives, reviews, and addresses corrections on import documentation required for timely payment, arrival of goods, and for the prevention and reduction of fines/fees regarding such shipments.
- Scanning/transmitting documents to brokers and outside warehouses for transfers and outside manufacturing vendors.
- Support and correspond with Prinova US entities with current, accurate information about their delivery and receipts.
- Booking of domestic loads.
- Keep the HTS codes database current in the ERP system.
- Update system with any FDA holds.
- Any additional projects to be assigned by management.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain preferred
- 1+ years of experience in Import/Export preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite or related software.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity or general aptitude for ERP systems is preferred.
Travel: None
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
- Work environment is normally in an office setting.
- Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Other physical requirements include moderate standing and occasional squatting, bending, and twisting.
- Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.
Quality/Safety Responsibilities:
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Pay – $25 - $27 an hour
Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employer paid STD and LTD
- HSA and FSA
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- PTO
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Roth with employer match
- Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
- Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
- Personal growth including training and development opportunities
Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.
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