Entry Level Shipping Clerk

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 environment preferred

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 $23.00 - $23.00 / 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 Newark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.