Import Documentation

About Us

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 675 offices across more than 155 countries worldwide with over 200,000 MSC Group employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company offering global service with local knowledge. MSC also provides integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe.

Job Summary/ Key Responsibilities:

The Import Documentation Clerk is responsible for the inward cargo manifest in MSC USA’s system, as well as ensuring all system information is updated to reflect accurate data for all USA departments.

• Manifest shipments in MSC USA systems based on instructions received from various parties.
• Transmit EDI files to necessary entities and partners as specified by USCBP rules/regulations and internal procedures.
• Perform manifest amendments and ensure all necessary parties are aware of the amended data.
• Handle communications received by the department for resolution.
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week
• Perform other duties as required

This role requires working on-site in the office for five days a week, from Monday to Friday. There is no option for fully remote or hybrid work in this role, unless required off-site duties are being performed.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

• English: advanced

• Strong attention to details

• Organized, efficient, and able to manage time effectively

• Strong customer service mindset, focused, and responsive

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

• Great team player

• Knowledge of MS Office with the ability to learn new software

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Prior experience in Import/export documentation, transportation, or logistics customer service experience, preferably ocean import documentation experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Must be able to commute to the designated office location
• Presence required on‑site 5 days per week

WORK AUTHORIZATION

• Authorization to work in the U.S

What We Offer

• Health, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance: one-time annual salary up to $50,000
• Long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts - (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking)
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans

You will also have access to additional benefits, effective day one:

• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match
• Wellness Program initiatives
• Corporate Partner Discount Programs

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.