Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Talascend is currently seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for a contract opportunity with our client in Vista, California.
Overview
This role involves performing manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties, including using computer systems for tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting. The position may involve working out of a central warehouse, handling incoming and outgoing materials, and operating equipment such as forklifts.
Responsibilities
- Perform manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties, including receiving incoming materials or preparing items for shipment
- Use computer systems to track, log, verify, and report shipments and received goods
- Verify quantity, weight, and conformance of materials to identifications
- Process freight bills, packing sheets, bills of lading, and other shipping documents
- Post weights, shipping charges, and route merchandise to destinations
- Operate forklift and prepare goods for final shipment when required
- Maintain shipping records and ensure proper documentation
- Collaborate with supervisors, peers, and internal or external customers on shipping and receiving activities
- Assist in training others and serve in a lead role if needed
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent
- 3+ years of related experience
- Knowledge of shipping practices, procedures, and transportation routing
- Ability to handle non-routine tasks with some judgment and initiative
- Strong communication skills
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.