Export Agent (Part-Time Seasonal)

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo.  NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. 

Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX.  NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock.  NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees.  NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.

Job Description:        

• Examining cargo for damage or inconsistencies.
• Loading / unloading shipments from truck.
• Palletizing cargo
• Examining cargo documents.
• Coordinating between the cherry head office and Seattle office
• Checking Cherry Boxes and phytosanitary certificate
• Daily driving to and from Warehouse, Airlines, Trucking Companies and Seattle Branch due to pick up and delivery of documents.
• Other assignments required by export department depending on the needs of the department on this project.

Essential Job Duties:

• Must be able to work Overtime, Holiday and Weekends.
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment.
• Detail oriented with good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must have good (written / verbal) communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately in a timely manner.
• Must have a valid driver license with good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift boxes (22 lbs)
• Ability to work under stress in a fast paced work environment.

• Pay Range: 
• Salary Pay Range: $23-26/hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At NEU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or significant or relevant or appropriate working experience.
• Some computer skills including data entry and maintenance and working
• Some knowledge of general and Export Computer application technology desirable
• Some knowledge of international commerce (sales and payment term, method, customs regulations etc.)

Organization Relationships:

Will work with all levels in the organization.

Work Environment:

(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work, which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.