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Summary
Seeking a senior Licensed Customs Broker and a Freight Forwarder Agent/NVOCC in the Los Angeles Area within a commuting distance from Huntington Beach. Prefer to have applicants with both licenses but can accept applicants with either license. This position will manage our customs brokerage and/or our freight forwarding businesses.

Responsibilities

• Duties include guiding goods through customs; preparing and submitting documents; determining taxes, tariff and duty payments; booking shipments through road, rail, vessel and air, with carriers and/or agents; tracking shipments; and using the tariff coding system to classify material.
• Extensive work with third party transportation, freight and other companies that transport products domestically and internationally.
• Ensure global recordkeeping and reporting requirements are maintained and conducted in a manner that ensures compliance and facilitates completion of audits in a timely manner without material issues.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of and strategic leadership in identifying issues, developing globally integrated solutions and recommendations to senior management and customers to ensure that processes are compliant and align with business objectives.
• Initiate, monitor and resolve all activity in accordance with customer/client instruction, regulatory requirements and in a way to ensure timely submissions and associated tracking through final closure.
• Oversee regular audits, respond to customs and other regulatory requests, confirm entry corrections.
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements and impact both internally and externally.
• Work with customs brokers, regulatory agents, legal and trade compliance consultants to resolve related issues by clarifying questions and recommending solutions.
• Ensure that company counsel is regularly consulted and informed about trade compliance issues and activities.
• Drive effective collaboration with members in legal and trade compliance functions
• Perform all other essential duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred ten + years working experience as a licensed customs broker and/or freight forwarding agent.
• Ability to successfully transact our clients/customers’ import and export transactions while successfully meeting all government and trade regulations.
• Must have extensive experience preparing customs documentation, ensuring that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the transport, import and export of goods, determining and tracking tariffs, duties and taxes payable and processing payments on behalf of clients/customers.
• Must possess an up-to-date knowledge of topics such as government trade regulations, international tariffs, insurance and bonding requirements, and restrictions regarding shipments.
• Knowledge of international customs and freight forwarding documentation and regulations.
• In depth knowledge of customs requirements for electronics, computer equipment, apparel and other goods, with tariff valuation laws and other government department laws, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of different agency clearance requirements and release processes.
  Education and Other Requirement
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business or supply chain.
• Must have United States Customs Broker's license and/or Freight Forwarder License /NVOCC – Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier, current and in good standing

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Balance Staffing is hiring for Facilities Supervisors with prior experience a cleanroom environment. Additionally, experience managing personnel within a cleanroom environment would be an added benefit.

The Facilities Supervisor ensures that the Company's semiconductor cleanroom is operating to Class 10, ISO 4, conditions, that fab equipment is properly supplied with DI water, process cooling water, gases, and chemicals, and that the facility meets or exceeds regulatory and safety requirements, such as waste neutralization. The Facilities Supervisor also provides project management for tool installations and removals. This is a hands-on position.

Essential Responsibilities for the Facilities Supervisor include:

Significance % Time % Responsibility 10% 30% Manage and direct CUB staff 70% 40% Manage Waste Neutralization Plant, Chemical and Gas Distribution, DI Water and Cleanroom Integrity. 10% 20% Arrange and Manage Trades and Facilities Contracts and Contractors, ensuring procedural compliance, and project timeliness. 10% 10% Maintain Regulatory Compliance.

Competencies: Strong Personnel Management OSHA and HAZMAT Experience, Waste Neutralization Management, Management of Process Cooling Water, DI Water and Boiler Systems, Chemical and Gas (bulk and cylinder) Distribution, Management of Chemical and Gas supply chain

Supervisory Responsibilities: Accomplishes department objectives by organizing and monitoring the work of direct reports. Responsible for raining and developing facilities technicians and operators. Responsible for contractor performance.

Work Environment: 

70% of the day is spent in the Central Utilities Building (CUB), chemical and gas distribution rooms, subfloor, interstitial, the cleanroom, or outside the facility. Work is performed both inside and outside year-round and in all weather conditions. The position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and noise, is frequently exposed to high noise environments, and may occasionally require work in confined spaces (usually Non-Permit Required). Frequent alerts, mechanical and pneumatic noises, and occasional alarms should be expected.

The remainder of the time will be spent in office environments.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods (2-3 hours at a time)

• Frequently walking around the campus, inside and outside, including climbing ladders for prolonged periods (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally required to push or pull 50lbs+ objects, such as equipment components

• Frequently required reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, and stoop to access and work on equipment in the facility.

• Occasionally required to climb ladders and other secure structures, as well as balance

• Occasionally required to operate a forklift.

• Occasionally required to wear PPE, such as an SCBA, that may restrict airflow

Travel Requirements: None anticipated

Required Education and Experience: 

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or equivalent with three to five years of hands-on experience and a minimum three to five years of semiconductor cleanroom management.

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Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

We are hiring a Master Planning & Scheduling Manager for our client in Newark, CA.

This position will be reporting to the Plant Manager of the plant, the Master Planning & Scheduling Manager will play an integral part in aligning the production and material supply chain with the manufacturing and customer fulfillment requirements. The responsibilities include managing the on-going performance and continuous improvement of the processes and support of the processes. Responsible for managing the on-going performance and continuous improvement for our site suppliers and the planning and purchasing of such supplier provided materials.

Education & Experience:

·        Minimum 8 years of manufacturing management experience.BS degree or higher preferred in Manufacturing Planning Management or other related discipline.

·        Successful experience in a fast paced, multitasking environment required.

·        Microsoft Office, and/or advanced Excel skills a plus

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Receptionist

Pay: $16.00 to $18.00/hour 

Location: Santa Maria CA

 Our client is a global leader in food safety for the fresh produce industry and is in search of a Receptionist to support our team in Santa Maria, CA. For nearly 30 years, our client has been a trailblazer in all aspects of produce food safety, offering the most extensive range of microbiological and pesticide testing services available to agricultural and other food industries, domestically and abroad. They offer dynamic solutions from laboratory testing, field sampling, and supply chain management throughout the produce world. 

About the Position: Immediate opening.Training is provided. 

Clean DMV record required (DMV record must be submitted when assignment starts). 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or higher and/or additional certification in Office Management a plus 

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, or similar role

 • Professional attitude and appearance 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Touch Typist 35 WPM + 

• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines, computers and printers) 

• Pleasant, consistent positive personality 

• Solid written and verbal communication skills 

• Works well in a fast paced environment 

• Excellent organizational skills 

• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks 

• Customer service oriented 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required 

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: **

•Greet, welcome, maintain visitor logbook/badges, direct and announce guests to appropriate staff upon arrival 

• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls with professional friendly phone etiquette 

• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary supplies stocked and properly stored (e.g. pens, business cards and visitor badges) 

• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email with exceptional customer service skills 

• Mail distribution, filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing 

• Assist with Dispatch Department duties; Micro Schedule reviews, process service requests and missing sample follow-ups • Coordinate shipments to other Company locations 

• Supplies shipments 

• Update calendars and schedule meetings

• Arrange travel, accommodations, and prepare voucher

Our Amazing Warehouse Specialist Team:

• Participates in a safe work environment;

• Demonstrates quality work performance;

• Supports our Stores / Owners by meeting productivity goals;

• Helps each other by maintaining good attendance;

• Is exposed to a world-class supply chain organization;

• Expands their warehouse knowledge by cross-training in other departments; and

• Demonstrates our  Values of Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, Teamwork.

Here are a few necessities to get you started…. 

• You have a desire to work here – The helpful place;

• We’ll need a little of your time so we can learn more about you;

• You must be 18 years or older;

• You have an idea of the schedule that would fit you best.