Customs Entry Writer

An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of the Mainfreight Chicago Ocean Freight Team. We are seeking an Entry Writer to support our growing Branch and Customs Brokerage team. We’ve set ourselves a target to significantly grow into 2026 and beyond and are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic team member to help us get there. We have a great team in place focused on growth and looking for team members to help us see that through. To be successful you will need excellent communication skills and an ability to plan and organize your time effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to increase their knowledge in the field.

You must have the following attributes :

• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Be able to think outside the box
• Be motivated
• Passion for helping our clients
• Willing to take on challenges
• Challenge the status quo
Duties include :
• ISF filing
• Daily import Brokerage transaction
• Responsible for the compliant
• Invoicing
• Statement payments
• Handling account setups
• Understanding our customers’ needs and offering solutions

Training will be provided.

About Mainfreight :

Mainfreight is a global supply chain provider with three core service offerings, transport (LTL), warehousing and international. All our own. We add value to our diverse customer base located in our Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania through a strong culture of constant improvement and superior performance. All backed with technology solutions to provide transparency to our customers supply chains. We are located in 26 countries with over 11,000 team members all looking to make a difference everyday.

For the past 45 years our can do attitude to getting business done has seen customers leverage our three core offering to help drive efficiencies in their business. We strongly believe in letting those closest to the customer decide. This means for you as a customs entry writer, you have the flexibility to tailor service offering that help the customer, rather than having to get approval from management on every detail. You get to make decisions.

We strongly believe in making a positive difference to the community through literacy and environmental initiatives. For more please see This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for freight and growth. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and are up for the challenge to help our branch take its next step, then we want to hear from you!