About this opportunity
Harbor Freight Transport Corp lists this Shipping/Receiving & Ftz Clerk opportunity in city of newark, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands that FTZ recordkeeping and documentation must be accurate, complete, organized, and ready for CBP review. The right candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of FTZ files from start to finish, following established procedures, identifying missing documentation, and making sure records remain compliant.
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This is a full-time, in-person position. Remote or hybrid work is not available.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Shipping/Receiving & FTZ Clerk to join our warehouse office team in Port Newark, NJ.
This position will support the daily movement of import and export freight through our warehouse, including shipping and receiving documentation, driver check-in/check-out, data entry, heavy customer communication, and the processing and recordkeeping of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) freight.
Previous experience working with FTZ freight and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements is required for this position.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and understands the importance of maintaining accurate and compliant records for CBP-regulated freight.
Key Responsibilities
Handle daily shipping and receiving paperwork for inbound and outbound freight
Check truck drivers in and out of the warehouse facility
Enter and update shipment information in warehouse and logistics systems
Prepare and review warehouse receipts, delivery orders, shipping documents, and related paperwork
Process incoming and outgoing Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) freight
Create, maintain, and organize FTZ shipment folders and records in accordance with CBP requirements and company procedures
Ensure FTZ files contain all required supporting documentation and are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
Review FTZ documentation for accuracy and compliance before freight is admitted, transferred, withdrawn, or released
Maintain accurate records of FTZ inventory and cargo movements
Monitor open FTZ files and follow up on missing documentation or outstanding requirements
Assist with CBP requests, reviews, inspections, and audits by locating and providing required shipment records
Identify missing, incomplete, or incorrect customs documentation and work with customers, customs brokers, or other parties to resolve discrepancies
Ensure freight is not released or moved until all required documentation and approvals have been received
Communicate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, customers, truckers, and internal warehouse personnel regarding FTZ and customs-controlled freight
Communicate with warehouse staff regarding incoming and outgoing shipments
Respond to customer emails and shipment status requests
Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems
Assist with general warehouse office and administrative duties as needed
Required Qualifications
Previous Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) experience is required
Working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements and FTZ recordkeeping is required
Experience maintaining CBP-compliant FTZ files and supporting documentation xzgxqkn
Previous experience handling import/export, bonded, FTZ, or other customs-controlled freight
Previous shipping/receiving, warehouse office, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or logistics experience
Strong computer and data-entry skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple shipments and priorities
Ability to communicate professionally with customers, drivers, warehouse personnel, customs brokers, and other logistics partners
Preferred Experience
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
Foreign Trade Zone operations and documentation
CBP compliance and recordkeeping
Customs bonded freight
Import and export cargo
Customs brokers and freight forwarders
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Containerized ocean freight
CFS/import warehouse operations
Transportation or logistics systems
Worksite address
city of newark, NJ, 07175, US
Who can apply
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