Office Clerk

AppleOne; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Gardena, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Office Clerk for an entry-level role in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will handle international cargo paperwork and coordinate with Asia and the U.S. teams, ensuring accurate documentation and timely client updates.

You will use Excel/Word for data entry, maintain records, and support daily office tasks while communicating proactively with teammates to resolve shipment issues.

Qualifications

• Support paperwork and documentation for international cargo shipments.
• Communicate with overseas offices and clients regarding shipment status and delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tracking.
• Use basic computer tools to complete daily clerical and data entry tasks.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and general office computer operation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset and willingness to follow up on open items.
• Ability to work in an administrative support role with frequent email and client communication.
• Ability to read and write Chinese is a plus due to frequent email communication with overseas offices.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative paperwork related to international cargo shipments between Asia and the U.S.
• Communicate with overseas offices by email regarding shipment details, documentation, and cargo updates.
• Provide clients with timely updates on cargo status, delivery schedules, and related service information.
• Assist with organizing, tracking, and maintaining accurate shipment records and office documents.
• Use basic computer programs, including Excel and Word, to enter data, prepare documents, and support daily office tasks.
• Identify potential issues and communicate proactively with team members to help resolve shipment or documentation concerns.

Skills

Documentation handling

Communication with overseas offices

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Proactive problem-solving

Email & client coordination

Chinese reading/writing (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Office Clerk for an opportunity in Gardena, CA. This administrative support role is ideal for an entry-level candidate who is organized, proactive, and comfortable handling paperwork, email communication, and customer updates in a fast-paced logistics environment. As an Office Clerk, you will support international cargo coordination between Asia and the U.S. by assisting with documentation, client communication, and shipment status updates. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in international logistics, administrative operations, and customer coordination while working with a supportive team that values accuracy, communication, and initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• - Handle administrative paperwork related to international cargo shipments between Asia and the U.S.
• - Communicate with overseas offices by email regarding shipment details, documentation, and cargo updates.
• - Provide clients with timely updates on cargo status, delivery schedules, and related service information.
• - Assist with organizing, tracking, and maintaining accurate shipment records and office documents.
• - Use basic computer programs, including Excel and Word, to enter data, prepare documents, and support daily office tasks.
• - Identify potential issues and communicate proactively with team members to help resolve shipment or documentation concerns.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - Support paperwork and documentation for international cargo shipments.
• - Communicate with overseas offices and clients regarding shipment status and delivery schedules.
• - Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tracking.
• - Use basic computer tools to complete daily clerical and data entry tasks.
• - Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and general office computer operation.
• - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in documentation.
• - Good written and verbal communication skills.
• - Proactive problem‑solving mindset and willingness to follow up on open items.
• - Ability to work in an administrative support role with frequent email and client communication.
• - Ability to read and write Chinese is a plus due to frequent email communication with overseas offices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - Support paperwork and documentation for international cargo shipments.
• - Communicate with overseas offices and clients regarding shipment status and delivery schedules.
• - Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tracking.
• - Use basic computer tools to complete daily clerical and data entry tasks.
• - Less than 1 year of experience required.
• - Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and general office computer operation.
• - Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in documentation.
• - Good written and verbal communication skills.
• - Proactive problem‑solving mindset and willingness to follow up on open items.
• - Ability to work in an administrative support role with frequent email and client communication.
• - Ability to read and write Chinese is a plus due to frequent email communication with overseas offices.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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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.