FTZ Traffic Clerk

The FTZ Traffic Clerk coordinates and controls all inbound and outbound freight within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) environment. This role ensures compliance with U.S. Customs, FTZ regulations, and international shipping requirements while supporting inventory and production needs for distribution and manufacturing operations. The position works closely with internal teams, customs brokers, carriers, and government agencies to ensure accurate, compliant, and cost-effective freight movement.

Monday
- Friday

21.00 per hour

Coordinate inbound and outbound freight for domestic and international shipments in compliance with FTZ and U.S. Customs regulations.

Ensure accurate FTZ documentation, customs filings, and recordkeeping for imports, exports, and intercompany transfers.

Serve as primary liaison with customs brokers, carriers, and U.S. Customs for material movement and compliance issues.

Maintain data integrity by accurately executing SAP transactions related to receiving, shipping, and inventory movements.

Monitor inventory to ensure FTZ labeling, storage, and compliance requirements are met.

Support freight strategy execution, carrier selection, and performance tracking, including basic KPI reporting.

Coordinate special shipments, equipment transfers, and non-routine freight movements.

Perform monthly FTZ audits, prepare import / export balance reports, and support regulatory reporting requirements.

Assist with training employees involved in FTZ activities and support overall warehouse operations.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Coordinator.

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (preferred).

Minimum of 3 years experience in warehousing, FTZ operations, customs compliance, or CBP-related roles.

Experience working in international and cross-border logistics environments.

Working knowledge of FTZ and U.S. Customs regulations.

SAP experience and familiarity with inventory and shipping transactions.

Experience with U.S. Customs electronic systems.

Bilingual English / Spanish (required).

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.