Customs Entry Writer

LOGISTEED America, INC; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LOGISTEED America, Inc. in Monterey Park, CA is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to join our Customs Brokerage team. The role focuses on preparing customs entries, ISF filings, and import documentation while coordinating with CBP and other partners to ensure regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in customs brokerage or entry writing, familiarity with CargoWise, and strong communication skills. Join a global logistics network with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Customs Brokerage or Customs Entry Writer experience.
• Experience with customs clearance and import documentation.
• Knowledge of ISF filing requirements.
• Experience using CargoWise software.
• Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and trade compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customs entries and import documentation.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Prepare and submit Importer Security Filings (ISF).
• Review shipping documents for compliance with customs regulations.
• Coordinate with importers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs officials, and other service providers.
• Monitor import shipments and resolve customs-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and international trade requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and customer documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the import process.
• Stay current on customs regulations, compliance requirements, and industry changes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Monterey Prk Custom House Brokerage Full Time Monterey Park, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1525

Salary Range: $21.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Customs Entry Writer

Customs Entry Writer | Customs Brokerage | Import Operations | CargoWise

LOGISTEED America is seeking an experienced Customs Entry Writer to join our Customs Brokerage team in Monterey Park, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience in customs clearance, import documentation, Customs Brokerage, ISF filing, freight forwarding, and international logistics operations.

If you have experience working with CargoWise, preparing customs entries, and coordinating import shipments through U.S. Customs, we'd like to hear from you.

About LOGISTEED America

Founded in 1950, LOGISTEED America is part of a global transportation and logistics network providing:

Our employees are our greatest strength, and we are committed to providing an environment that supports growth, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customs entries and import documentation
• Coordinate customs clearance activities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Prepare and submit Importer Security Filings (ISF)
• Review shipping documents for compliance with customs regulations
• Coordinate with importers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs officials, and other service providers
• Monitor import shipments and resolve customs-related issues
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and international trade requirements
• Maintain accurate shipment records and customer documentation
• Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the import process
• Stay current on customs regulations, compliance requirements, and industry changes

Required Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Customs Brokerage or Customs Entry Writer experience
• Experience with customs clearance and import documentation
• Knowledge of ISF filing requirements
• Experience using CargoWise softwareUnderstanding of U.S. Customs regulations and trade compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service and account management experience
• Trade compliance and customs regulations knowledge

What Makes You Successful

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer

LOGISTEED America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

One hundred percent of the work time will be spent in an office setting where the environment is climate controlled.

LOGISTEED America, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. We abide by all applicable equal opportunity laws and regulations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION - The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Information is obtained as part of an employee’s essential job functions if: (1) access to compensation information is necessary to perform that function or another routinely assigned business task, or (2) the function or duties of the position include protecting and maintaining the privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information.

Nothing in this statement prevents LOGISTEED America, Inc. from disciplining, terminating, or otherwise taking adverse action against an applicant or employee because they have violated another workplace rule. LOGISTEED America, Inc. fully supports the above pay transparency nondiscrimination statement.

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