Logistics Associate

AppleOne Employment Services; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Direct exposure to ownership

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Dana Point, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Associate for a temp-to-hire position. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in logistics, order processing, data entry, or administrative support within fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environments.

Responsibilities include invoicing, documentation, customs paperwork, and coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience in logistics, order processing, data entry, or administrative support.
• Manufacturing or distribution background is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with invoicing, order documentation, customs paperwork, and logistics-related administrative tasks.
• Communicate professionally with customers by email regarding orders, documentation, shipments, and related follow-up.
• Support international freight documentation and compliance paperwork, including customs-related forms.
• Create purchase orders, track details in spreadsheets, and maintain organized records using Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage logistics, inventory tracking, and order processing priorities.
• Provide limited accounts payable support (~10% of role).

Skills

Logistics coordination

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Accounts payable support

Customer communication

Documentation compliance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing and distribution organization in Dana Point, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Associate for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years of experience in logistics, order processing, data entry, invoicing, or administrative support within a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.

The Logistics Associate will support a variety of operational, documentation, invoicing, customs, and customer communication tasks. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with paperwork and spreadsheets, communicating with customers and internal teams, and helping keep logistics processes moving smoothly.

This company offers a stable, established work environment with direct exposure to ownership and senior leadership. Candidates who thrive here are reliable, positive, adaptable, and comfortable pivoting as priorities change during a high-growth period. The team values accuracy, accountability, and a can-do attitude, making this a great fit for someone looking for long-term growth and stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with invoicing, order documentation, customs paperwork, and logistics-related administrative tasks.
• Communicate professionally with customers by email regarding orders, documentation, shipments, and related follow-up.
• Support international freight documentation and compliance paperwork, including customs-related forms.
• Create purchase orders, track details in spreadsheets, and help maintain organized records using Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Liaise with internal teams to help coordinate logistics, inventory tracking, order processing, and administrative priorities.
• Provide limited accounts payable support, estimated at approximately 10% of the role.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $28 to $30 per hour.
• Employment type: Temp-to-hire.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health benefits, if applicable.
• Stable, established company environment.
• Opportunity to work directly with ownership and senior leadership.
• Long-term career growth and stability.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support invoicing, customs documentation, logistics paperwork, and compliance-related administrative processes.
• Create purchase orders, update spreadsheets, and maintain accurate order and shipment records.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams regarding logistics, documentation, and order status.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks on a limited basis.
• 1-2 years of related experience in logistics, order processing, data entry, administrative support, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Manufacturing or distribution background is required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel spreadsheet experience.
• Experience with paperwork-heavy roles requiring accuracy, organization, and compliance awareness.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Reliable, personable, team-oriented, and willing to jump in where needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international freight, customs documentation, or shipments involving China.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking, purchase orders, invoicing, and logistics coordination.
• Prior experience supporting a high-growth manufacturing or distribution environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.