Shipping Specialist

Logistics Specialist

The Logistics Specialist supports end-to-end product flow across hazardous materials, RD materials, clinical drug product distribution, and inventory management operations. This role ensures compliant, accurate, and timely execution of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and documentation activities while adhering to internal SOPs, regulatory standards, and quality expectations. This position is designated as 100 onsite due to the essential nature of the job functions.

Responsibilities:

• Process hazardous materials, RD materials, and product sample shipments.
• Manage international shipments including documentation and proper packaging.
• Receive and dispense finished goods, WIP inventory, and packaging components to and from manufacturing facilities.
• Pick, pack, and ship clinical finished drug products to domestic and international destinations.
• Process rejected, returned, or expired drug products for destruction.
• Coordinate and schedule destruction activities with approved destruction sites.
• Maintain the inventory control system for drug products.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts and ensure accurate reconciliation results.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and compliant manner. Safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Become fully proficient in applicable SOPs and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. Recommend changes or updates to SOPs as needed. Participate in the training of new team members.
• Access internal systems, databases, and RF scanners ensure accurate data entry and documentation. File and store documentation according to corporate retention policies.

Requirements:

• High school diploma with 0-5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and inventory control concepts.
• IATA certification and international shipping documentation experience preferred.
• Ability to meet TSA requirements including successful bg check. Ability to complete the Certified Cargo Screening Program CCSP.
• Experience with warehouse material-handling equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and prioritization skills. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cooperative team environment. Ability to work occasional overtime.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This role is classified as 100 onsite. The physical presence of the Logistics Specialist is required to perform the essential job functions which include but are not limited to: Handling, picking, packing, and shipping physical materials and drug products Receiving goods and processing inventory transactions Operating material-handling equipment Accessing controlled storage areas Performing physical inventory cycle counts Managing hazardous materials and complying with safety regulations Coordinating product destruction activities onsite Maintaining warehouse work areas and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Core Logistics Skills:
• Warehouse Operations
• Shipping & Receiving
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Cycle Counting
• Material Handling
• Order Fulfillment
• Pick Pack Ship
• Stock Replenishment
• Shipping Documentation
• Logistics Coordination
• Supply Chain Operations
• Pharmaceutical / Clinical Skills:
• Clinical Supply Distribution
• Pharmaceutical Inventory Management
• GMP Compliance
• GDP Compliance
• Drug Product Handling
• Batch Documentation
• Controlled Substance Handling
• Product Destruction Coordination
• Shipping Skills:
• Domestic Shipping
• International Shipping
• Export Documentation
• Import Documentation
• Hazardous Materials Shipping
• Dangerous Goods Handling
• IATA Regulations
• TSA Compliance
• Systems Skills:
• RF Scanner
• Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• SAP
• Oracle
• Inventory Tracking Systems
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Excel
• Equipment Skills:
• Forklift Operation
• Pallet Jack Operation
• Material Handling Equipment
• Warehouse Equipment Operation

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 South San Francisco, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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