Customs Brokerage Entry Specialist

Customs Brokerage Entry Specialist
Signal Hill, CA 90755 | Full-Time | 100% Onsite | $28–$30/hour Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Customs Brokerage Entry Specialist to support a busy import operations team with high-volume customs entry processing, FDA/PGA requirements, shipment release tracking, and documentation review. This role is ideal for someone currently working in customs brokerage who is comfortable processing entries daily, reviewing import files for accuracy, handling regulated shipments, and keeping cargo moving through Customs without delays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process customs entry documentation for imported goods

• Enter shipment details and clearance information into the customs system

• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and supporting documents

• Verify or research HTS/product codes when needed

• Handle FDA, PGA, and OGA requirements, including “May Proceed” release updates

• Monitor Customs, FDA, and other agency holds, exams, and release statuses

• Follow up on missing, incomplete, or inaccurate shipment information before filing

• Communicate with clients, carriers, steamship lines, and internal teams regarding clearance updates

• Issue hold/release instructions when shipments must be held for agency clearance

• Correct documentation, bill of lading, and entry-related issues quickly

• Track shipment release status and support timely cargo clearance

• Hand off cleared files to post-entry teams for final processing

Requirements

• 3 years of customs brokerage, entry writing, or import clearance experience

• Experience processing high-volume customs entries, ideally 100 entries per month

• Hands-on experience with FDA/PGA, OGA, ISF, HTS classification, and customs release processes

• Experience using CargoWise, QuestaWeb, ACE/ABI, or similar customs brokerage systems

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify missing or inaccurate documents

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced onsite brokerage environment

• Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Note:

This is a full-time onsite position. Candidates must have recent hands-on customs brokerage or entry writing experience.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@themohrgrp.com