Customs Entry Specialist

Mohr Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Mohr Talent is hiring a Customs Entry Specialist for an onsite role near JFK Airport in Jamaica, NY. The position requires handling import/export documents and coordinating with multiple partners to ensure smooth customs clearance.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of logistics-related experience and proficiency in English, with fluency in Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese being a plus. The role offers a salary up to $30/hr plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of customs brokerage, customs clearance, freight forwarding, import, or logistics experience preferred.
• Related education in international business, supply chain, transportation, or logistics may be considered.
• Fluency in Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese is required; strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process import, export, and customs documentation.
• Support customs clearance and cargo release.
• Classify imported goods using tariff and HTS codes.
• Assist with duty and tariff calculations.
• Track shipments from arrival through final delivery.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, CFS warehouses, truckers, customers, and internal teams.
• Provide customers with timely shipment and delivery updates.
• Resolve documentation, customs clearance, and freight-release issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Follow-through

Multitasking

Fluent English

Onsite work

Education

Education in international business or logistics

Job description

Customs Entry Specialist
Jamaica, NY | $24–$30/hr + Bonuses + Benefits

An established international freight forwarding and customs brokerage company is hiring a Customs Entry Specialist for its onsite operation near JFK Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with customs clearance, import, freight forwarding, or logistics experience who is fluent in Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese and wants to grow within international logistics and customs brokerage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and process import, export, and customs documentation
• Support customs clearance and cargo release
• Classify imported goods using tariff and HTS codes
• Assist with duty and tariff calculations
• Track shipments from arrival through final delivery
• Confirm customs clearance and freight availability
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, CFS warehouses, truckers, customers, and internal teams
• Provide customers with timely shipment and delivery updates
• Resolve documentation, customs clearance, and freight-release issues

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of customs brokerage, customs clearance, freight forwarding, import, or logistics experience preferred
• Related education in international business, supply chain, transportation, or logistics may be considered
• Fluency in at least one of the following languages is required: Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, or Japanese
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines
• Comfortable working onsite full-time in Jamaica, NY 11413

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to $30/hr
• Annual bonus
• Performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation and personal days

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]