Global Customs Clearance Specialist (Temp-to-Hire)

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Brokerage Specialist for a full-time, temp-to-hire role in the Wilmington/Torrance, CA area. The ideal candidate has customs brokerage, import operations, or international shipping experience and enjoys managing documentation and coordinating shipment clearance.

You will work with customers, freight forwarders, carriers, warehouses, and government agencies to ensure accurate and timely customs clearance and to keep freight moving

Qualifications

• Prepare and process customs entries and import documentation.
• Coordinate customs clearance for international shipments.
• Review shipping documents for accuracy, compliance, and timely release.
• Monitor shipment activity and resolve customs-related delays.
• 1-2+ years of experience in customs brokerage, import operations, or international logistics.
• Knowledge of U.S. CBP regulations and import procedures.
• Familiarity with HTS codes, tariff classifications, and duties.
• Experience using ACE/ABI systems preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process import customs entries and required supporting documentation.
• Coordinate customs clearance for international shipments and monitor status through final release.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and related documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify HTS classifications, duties, tariffs, and import requirements.
• Communicate with CBP, customers, freight forwarders, carriers, and warehouses to resolve holds and documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and assist with discrepancies and entry corrections.

Skills

Customs entries

Import documentation

Clearance coordination

HTS codes

ACE/ABI systems

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

ACE/ABI

Cargowise

Excel

Outlook

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Brokerage Specialist for a full-time, temp-to-hire role in the Wilmington/Torrance, CA area. The ideal candidate has customs brokerage, import operations, or international shipping experience and enjoys managing documentation and coordinating shipment clearance.

You will work with customers, freight forwarders, carriers, warehouses, and government agencies to ensure accurate and timely customs clearance and to keep freight moving