Shipping & Logistics Specialist

Shipping & Logistics Specialist

San Leandro, CA | Onsite | $20-$27/hr

We are hiring a Shipping & Logistics Specialist to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and logistics operations for a growing manufacturing organization in San Leandro.

This position will play a key role in coordinating domestic and international shipments, preparing shipping documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting inventory accuracy, and resolving shipping issues. The ideal candidate has experience handling hazardous materials, dangerous goods, batteries, or chemical shipments and enjoys working in a hands-on operational environment.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments
• Prepare shipping labels, customs documents, and compliance paperwork
• Package and ship hazardous materials, batteries, chemicals, and regulated products
• Work closely with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers
• Track shipments and resolve delivery issues
• Receive incoming materials and maintain inventory accuracy
• Maintain shipping and compliance records
• Assist with process improvement initiatives across logistics and operations

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of shipping, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience
• Experience with hazardous materials, dangerous goods, batteries, or chemical shipments
• Knowledge of DOT and IATA regulations
• Experience with shipping software such as FedEx Ship Manager
• Forklift experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and solve problems quickly
• Comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly
• Must be open to working weekends as needed

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: $20-$27 per hour
• Equity opportunities available
• Join a growing organization supporting innovative technology and manufacturing operations
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a critical logistics role

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Leandro, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 San Leandro, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.