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** Ship Checker**
**Job Category****:** Administration **Requisition Number****:** SHIPC002549 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**Position Overview:**
This position interfaces directly with the customer and is responsible for processing cargo bookings or import/export documentation within established deadlines and regulatory requirements. Receives, reconciles, consolidates, and/or summarizes documents and information from customers.
**Key Responsibilities*:***
* Ensure that all documentation is submitted timely, as required.
* Check documents, make necessary corrections, and distribute them to corresponding customers to meet their respective deadlines.
* Collects Bills of Ladings for all assigned customers; check the information on all documentation for accuracy and disseminates for processing.
* Inform all customers of cargo arrivals/departures, via email/fax with an arrival/departure notice and a copy of the bill of lading. Securing confirmation and file in the master file.
* Secure original bills of lading properly endorsed, and delivery orders.
* Check that cargo is properly released.
* Coordinate and enter all data into the Stevedore Terminal Management System (STMS).
* Heavy phone communications answering any questions and informing customers of situations.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
**Candidate Requirements:**
* Minimum two (2) years experience in Customer Service and Import Documentation in the Maritime industry required.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook
* Moderate to advanced typing skills and 10-key by touch (40-45 wpm)
* Advanced communication skills in English in order to communicate with customers.
* Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and fellow employees.
* Ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.
* Possess organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and be detail-oriented.
**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
* The employee is required to sit for long periods of time and move to and from other locations, within the office and terminal.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
* Work is performed primarily in the office.
* The employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate**.**
* Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays, on occasion.
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