Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Data Entry professional for a temp-to-hire opportunity in the Tonawanda/Buffalo, NY area. This entry-level Release Customs Analyst role is ideal for someone with strong data entry accuracy, excellent organization, and a customer service mindset who wants to build a career in customs documentation, import processing, and compliance support.

This position offers structured training, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative team that helps ensure shipments are processed accurately and in compliance with U.S. customs regulations. Previous customs industry experience is not required, making this a strong opportunity for candidates with administrative, clerical, order processing, or high-volume data entry experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare customs entries and accurately enter shipment data for submission to U.S. customs.
- Review and process customs documentation to support timely shipment release.
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance with government regulations, procedures, and internal standards.
- Support team members with account workload, documentation needs, and time-sensitive processing.
- Communicate clearly with internal teams to resolve data entry questions or shipment-related issues.
- Perform additional administrative and clerical duties as assigned by management.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $38,000 to $41,000 per year.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Full-time schedule.
- Health insurance package available.
- Paid time off.
- Limited remote option available.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Prepare customs entries and complete accurate shipment data entry.
- Process customs documents for release through U.S. customs.
- Support account workload and collaborate with team members.
- Maintain accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in a deadline-driven environment.

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- 1 to 2 years of administrative, clerical, data entry, order processing, or related experience preferred.
- Accurate and rapid data entry skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of information.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Client service-oriented approach with a professional attitude.
- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior experience in data entry, order processing, logistics, transportation, import/export, or customs documentation is helpful but not required.
- Experience working with time-sensitive documentation or regulated information is a plus.
- Comfort learning new systems, procedures, and compliance-related workflows.

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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.

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