Shipping & Receiving Clerk - 1707

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk for our Colorado Springs, CO location. The role involves handling shipments, maintaining records in Costpoint, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery.

Candidates should have 0–2 years shipping/receiving experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. On-site position with responsibilities including paperwork, inventory updates, and occasional forklift operation.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years shipping/receiving experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments, create paperwork trails and labels.
• Communicate with vendors about shipments and order statuses.
• Input and maintain daily status updates in Costpoint for inventory, shipping, receiving.
• Obtain Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA).
• Coordinate with internal teams and provide order information as needed.
• Assist with international shipping needs and broker relationships.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Costpoint

Forklift operation

Job description

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Supply Chain - Ship & Receive Full Time Colorado Springs, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1707

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.

SARA is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and experienced Shipping & Receiving Clerk to support activities out of our Colorado Springs, CO location. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Handle incoming and outgoing shipments including freight packages and purchased materials, consisting of creating paperwork trails and shipment labels with attention to detail
  • Validate shipping contents to purchase orders
• Communicate with vendors about shipments while staying apprised of order statuses, damaged items, incomplete orders, as well as other problems that may arise
• Input and maintain daily accurate status updates in Costpoint system for inventory, shipping and receiving transactions
• Obtain Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA)
• Communicate with the corporate division and internal engineering team members, keeping them apprised of order information, as needed
• Handle international shipping needs both internally and through broker relationships
• Assist with Government Property as needed

Requirements:

• 0 - 2 years of relevant shipping/receiving experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Office tool suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have organizational skills and possess the ability to appropriately prioritize
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• May require moderate/heavy physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, manual dexterity, multiclimb coordination, climbing ladders, static strength (muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects), trunk strength (abdominal and lower back muscles to support the part of the body repeatedly or continuously in action), carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately loud, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 - 4 years of relevant shipping/receiving experience
• Prior shipping/receiving/warehouse experience
• Experience operating a forklift
• Inventory experience
• Costpoint or similar software experience
• Ability to inspect parts per print or specifications

SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pay Range

Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $16 to $21 (hourly USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of SARA’s total compensation package for employees. Positions are on-site, unless indicated otherwise.

Application Deadline: November 18, 2026

SARA is an equal employment opportunity employer.