Entry Writer - Customs Brokerage

Mohr Talent; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Vacation and personal days

Annual bonus opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Arcadia, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Entry Writer to manage import documentation, coordinate freight releases, and track shipments.

You will work with customers, carriers, warehouses, truckers, and internal teams to ensure cargo is cleared and delivered efficiently. A minimum of one year in logistics or related fields is preferred, with strong English communication and precise record-keeping; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with logistics, imports, freight forwarding, or customs clearance
• Familiarity with import documentation and shipment coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customs entries and import documentation.
• Clear imported goods through U.S. Customs and facilitate final delivery.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and arrival notices.
• Classify merchandise using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• Calculate duties, taxes, and tariff payments.
• Monitor clearance and freight release status.
• Track shipments and update customers with status.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and internal teams.
• Identify missing or incorrect documentation and request corrections.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Logistics coordination

Import documentation

English fluency

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in International Business, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Location: Arcadia, CA 91006
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Entry Writer to support import operations for an established international logistics and customs brokerage organization.

This position is responsible for preparing customs documentation, coordinating freight releases, tracking shipments, and working with customers, carriers, warehouses, truckers, and internal departments to ensure cargo is cleared and delivered efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customs entries and import documentation.
• Clear imported goods through U.S. Customs and facilitate final delivery.
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, and supporting documentation.
• Classify merchandise using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• Calculate applicable duties, taxes, and tariff payments.
• Monitor customs clearance and freight release status.
• Track shipments and provide customers with timely status updates.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, CFS warehouses, truckers, customers, and internal departments.
• Identify missing or inaccurate documentation and request corrections.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and meet regulatory requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with customers and logistics partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in logistics, imports, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, or customs clearance is preferred.
• Familiarity with import documentation and shipment coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Candidates with relevant education in International Business, Supply Chain, Transportation, or Logistics are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Languages

Bilingual skills in any of the following languages are a plus:

• Mandarin
• Vietnamese
• Korean
• Japanese

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Vacation and personal days
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Performance-based bonuses

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]