Hamza Mohammed
Tema
Summary
Detail-oriented customs specialist with expertise in processing import and export clearance documents and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. Skilled in verifying customs declarations, coordinating with customs officers and freight partners, and resolving clearance issues. Maintains organized records to enhance shipment tracking and client communication, while calculating duties and taxes to support logistics efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clearing Agent
HAYAQ Clearing and Forwarding Services Limited
Tema
06.2020 - Current
- Processed import and export clearance documents for Banner Services Limited shipments.
- Verified customs declarations against invoices, packing lists, and supporting trade records.
- Coordinated with customs officers, freight partners, and internal teams on clearance issues.
- Prepared duty, tax, and compliance paperwork for timely cargo release.
- Reviewed shipment details for accuracy before submitting entries to customs systems.
- Verified accuracy of invoices, shipping manifests, bills of lading and other import and export documents.
- Prepared, reviewed, and submitted documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws pertaining to customs regulations.
- Tracked shipment status through clearance stages and updated Banner Services Limited records.
- Monitored shipment progress and updated clients on status and estimated delivery times.
- Resolved document gaps and followed up on missing clearance information.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with government officials and business partners.
- Calculated and processed duties and taxes on behalf of clients.
- Estimated freight and postal rates to track shipment costs and weights.
Clearing Agent
Banner Services Limited
Tema
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Coordinated with customs officers, freight partners, and internal teams on clearance issues.
- Verified customs declarations against invoices, packing lists, and supporting trade records.
- Processed import and export clearance documents for Banner Services Limited shipments.
Forklift Operator
Fon Packaging Ventures
Spintex
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated forklifts to move pallets through Fon Packaging Ventures warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded packaging materials from inbound and outbound trucks.
- Inspected forklifts before shifts and reported safety issues promptly.
Fork Lift Operator
Evante Logistics
Tema
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated forklift to move pallets across Evante Logistics warehouse floors.
- Loaded trailers with freight for Evante Logistics shipping schedules.
- Unloaded incoming deliveries at receiving dock for Evante Logistics.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Scanned shipment labels and verified pallet destinations.
- Followed warehouse safety rules during material handling tasks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Education
Chemu Senior High School
Tema, GhansSkills
- Customs clearance
- Customs documentation
- Customs clearance procedures
- Tariff classification
- Duty assessment
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Best cheif operator in forklift at Fon Packaging Ventures
Certification
- Certificate in forklift Operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clearing Agent
HAYAQ Clearing and Forwarding Services Limited
06.2020 - Current
Clearing Agent
Banner Services Limited
05.2019 - 05.2020
Forklift Operator
Fon Packaging Ventures
02.2018 - 04.2019
Fork Lift Operator
Evante Logistics
02.2017 - 01.2018
Chemu Senior High School