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Job Title: Entry WriterJob Description The Entry Writer 1 is a member of the CHB team responsible for the accurate and timely submission of customs entries for clearance of inbound cargo through US Customs and facilitating the delivery of freight to customers. The Entry Writer serves as a customer advocate and must possess excellent customer service skills. Incumbents in this position may be promoted from administrative operations positions to learn to become an entry writer. Responsibilities + Receive and review documentation to input and transmit data for CBP release of shipments. + Follow SOPs for each customer on the correct method and data required for preparing an entry. + Use product files for identification of HTS details on the commercial invoice. + Report to supervisor the completion of entry tasks and release of cargo. + Report to supervisor exceptions to established clearance requirements. + Organize the work area to identify the status of every file through every phase of the CBP entry process. + Confirm to customers the release details through pre-established communication protocols. + Meet KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) for import operations. + Track and trace shipments and coordinate with steamship lines, freight forwarders, and CFS on the availability of imported shipments. + Arrange with trucking companies the pick-up and delivery of freight. + Coordinate with supervisors on delivery exceptions and special delivery instructions. + Handle accounting processes related to CHB, including the issuance of invoices to customers or overseas offices and the processing of payment requisitions. Essential Skills + Air Import + Entry Writing + CFS + Track and trace + Import + Customs experience Additional Skills & Qualifications + High School Diploma or GED + 6 months to 2 years of experience and/or training in an import operation + Good team working skills + Strong verbal reporting skills Work Environment This role is located on-site at a logistics company in Torrance for the first 90 days, after which a hybrid work arrangement may be possible. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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