Shipping And Receiving Associate

Actalent; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Newark, CA is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Specialist I to verify and record shipments and prepare items for shipment.

You will pack and ship domestic and international orders, arrange carrier pickups, and report defects. You’ll handle returns, inventory of shipping materials, and maintain a clean, safe work area. This is a contract onsite role with opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working within a shipping & receiving department.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of work quality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift/move 35 pounds.
• Familiarity working within the Life Sciences industry and/or ISO 9001 regulations (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Packing and shipping of all shipments, both domestic and international.
• Responsible for making arrangements for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department manager.
• Unpacks, examines, and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper or internal stakeholders to rectify damages and shortages.
• Receives and processes all defective products returned for replacement or credit. Enters receivables into quarantine as necessary. Controls cage access and contents for quarantined items.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Performs basic computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all time.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs cycle counts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in shipping & receiving

Detail oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Team environment

Lift/move 35 pounds

Familiarity with Life Sciences ISO 900

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The shipping and receiving specialist I position verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards. This position reports to the Manager, Shipping and Receiving.

Responsibilities

• Packing and shipping of all shipments, both domestic and international.
• Responsible for making arrangements for pick up by the carrier specified on the customer’s purchase.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department manager.
• Unpacks, examines, and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper or internal stakeholders to rectify damages and shortages.
• Receives and processes all defective products returned for replacement or credit. Enters receivables into quarantine as necessary. Controls cage access and contents for quarantined items.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Performs basic computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all time.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs cycle counts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working within a shipping & receiving department.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of work quality.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift/move 35 pounds of weight.
• Must be able to work pulling product in and out of a refrigerated unit, as well as in and out of a cold room environment of 4-8 degrees Celsius.
• Familiarity working within the Life Sciences industry and/or ISO 9001 regulations (preferred but not required)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newark, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Newark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.