Custom Compliance Data Clerk at HANDGARDS LLC – El Paso, Texas

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Compliance Data Clerk to join our Import Sourcing team. This entry-level role focuses on clerical duties related to customs compliance, supporting the department head and Customs Compliance Coordinator. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and timeliness in data entry are critical to success.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform data entry related to customs invoices, clearances, and charges
• Track and process timely Importer Security Filings (ISF) for all shipments
• Track and file consumption entries within customs software systems
• Prepare Canadian Customs 7512 bond entry packets
• Prepare documentation for Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) processes in customs systems
• Maintain organized filing systems and records
• Assist with data reports and special projects as needed

Note: Management reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed to meet organizational requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Previous customs or entry filing experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Skills and Competencies

• Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, web browsers)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations

Physical Demands

• Regular use of hands for typing and handling documents
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–15 pounds
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based environment
• Generally quiet setting with occasional higher noise levels

Equipment and Materials Used

• Computers and standard office equipment
• May require use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as earplugs, safety glasses, or hairnets when entering specific work areas