Operations Specialist

Job Summary We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Operations Specialist for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Carson, CA. This role is ideal for a logistics professional who enjoys coordinating shipments, solving problems, and keeping freight moving smoothly through domestic and international supply chains. The Operations Specialist will support daily transportation, import/export, and shipment coordination activities in a fast-paced logistics environment. This is a strong opportunity for someone who values teamwork, supportive leadership, and the ability to build a long-term career path in freight forwarding, transportation, or supply chain operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and customer-focused, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with carriers, vendors, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and customers. Key Responsibilities Coordinate daily logistics operations for domestic and international shipments, including air and ocean freight. Monitor shipment status to help ensure timely pickup, delivery, documentation, and customs clearance. Prepare, review, and maintain shipping documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and delivery orders. Communicate with customers, carriers, warehouses, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and vendors to resolve shipment issues. Update shipment information, maintain accurate records, and track operational reports in company systems. Identify delays, discrepancies, and service issues while recommending practical process improvements. Compensation and Benefits Pay Range: $23 to $27 per hour. Position Type: Full-Time. Job Type: Temp-to-Hire. Location: Carson, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills Coordinate import, export, domestic, air, and ocean shipments. Track freight movement and provide timely shipment updates to customers and internal teams. Prepare and manage shipping documentation for transportation and customs processes. Communicate with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, vendors, and customers. 1-2 years of experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, operations, or a related field. Knowledge of import/export procedures and standard shipping documentation. Familiarity with customs clearance coordination and freight operations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, customer service, follow-up, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while contributing to a positive and collaborative operations team. Preferred Qualifications Experience coordinating air and ocean freight shipments. Experience in a freight forwarding or customs brokerage environment. Familiarity with CargoWise or other transportation management systems. Knowledge of international logistics, supply chain operations, and customs documentation. Familiarity with ACE/ABI systems. Experience working with carriers, vendors, and international partners. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: 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. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne