Import Clerk

TKK CUSTOM BROKERS INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A customs brokerage firm in West Los Angeles is seeking a detail-oriented Import Clerk. This full-time role, averaging 40 hours per week, offers a competitive salary of $22-$27 per hour. Responsibilities include managing documentation for customs clearance, handling client communications, and administrative support. Ideal candidates have a strong background in customs or freight forwarding, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and set effective priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative tasks including answering calls and sending emails.
• Accurately organize and file documents.
• Prepare and submit Entry Documents to U.S. Customs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Computer literacy

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

NETCHB

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Import Clerk Position at TKK Customs Brokers Inc. Located in West Los Angeles near LAX

Join Our Growing Team: Full-Time Opportunity Available

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Import Clerk to join our team. This full-time position averages 40 hours per week and offers a competitive salary of $22–$27 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) retirement plan.

Who We Are:

TKK Customs Brokers Inc. has been proudly serving the industry for over 30 years. We specialize in generating and submitting import/export paperwork to secure clearance from governmental bodies like the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Fish and Wildlife Services. Additionally, we coordinate the local delivery of merchandise through trucking and railway services.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an individual who is detail-focused, computer-literate, proactive, and self-motivated. The ideal candidate will excel in organization and possess the capability to manage multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail. Accuracy is critical in this role, as even minor errors can lead to delays in shipments or customs clearance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook, is essential. (Familiarity with NetCHB or comparable Customs related data entry software is a plus.)

Key Responsibilities:

General administrative tasks including answering and directing phone calls/messages, and sending time-sensitive emails and faxes.

Accurate filing and organization of documents for easy future retrieval.

Intra-building document pick-up and delivery.

Generation of Excel spreadsheets and Word documents.

Preparation and online submission of Entry Documents and ISFs (Import Security Filings) to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Coordinating and tracking communications with clients, shippers, freight forwarders, trucking companies, warehouses, terminals, steamship lines, and airlines, both locally and internationally.

Providing support to management in various departmental tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

Associate's degree and/or equivalent experience working with U.S. Customs or Freight Forwarding is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong interpersonal capabilities.

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

An aptitude for organizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities, and setting effective priorities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to our database software (NETCHB).

At least one year of experience in a secretarial, administrative, or office support role.

Previous experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or steamship line is advantageous.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a requirement.

We take pride in offering exceptional service and expertise to our clients while fostering a professional and collaborative workplace. If you are a dedicated professional looking to grow with a trusted name in the industry, we’d love to hear from you!