Work Environment You will join a tight-knit customs and logistics team operating from Monday through Friday-8am to 5pm. The role is fully onsite, allowing for hands-on training and close collaboration with the team. Our culture is uniquely employee-focused, featuring a relaxed, approachable atmosphere with open cube layouts and a casual dress code. Enjoy amenities such as a pickleball court, ping pong tables, a basketball court, and a walking trail. A subsidized cafeteria offers high-quality meals. We host team-building activities including Halloween contests and holiday luncheons. Our environment fosters collaboration and innovation across departments. Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Specialist to support our high-volume import operations. This role is ideal for someone with a foundation in freight forwarding or import logistics who is eager to grow into a specialized customs position. You will play a critical part in processing air and ocean imports, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting our customs compliance team during a period of increased workload. This contract role is designed as an interim solution with the potential to convert to a permanent position, depending on performance and business needs. Responsibilities + Process air and ocean import shipments, focusing on customs entry preparation and review. + Work with international shipping documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, bills of lading, and certificates of origin. + Enter and track customs data in our homegrown AS400 system and Questa web platform (training provided). + Support daily and weekly customs workflows, handling discrepancies and escalating issues to tenured team members. + Collaborate closely with the customs and logistics team, including entry writers, dispatch specialists, FTZ specialists, logistics specialists, and management. + Assist with high-volume FTZ-related documentation, auditing tasks, and import admissions. + Maintain accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment with evolving auditing initiatives. Essential Skills + 3-5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or import logistics for air and ocean shipments. + Understanding of international shipping documentation and the import lifecycle. + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. + Comfort with high-volume documentation. + Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with customs entry writing or FTZ processes. + Exposure to ERP, WMS, or legacy systems (AS400 familiarity helpful but not required). + Basic knowledge of HTS classifications or trade documentation. + Proficiency in customer service, data entry, administrative support, and Microsoft Office. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Naperville, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/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 Naperville,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026. 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. 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