Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Pay: $18-24/hr
Shift: Swing shift (2:30PM - 10PM) Monday - Thursday / (Sunday 8:30am - 5PM)
Job Description
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk / Central Fill Pharmacy Clerk works in a high-volume central fill pharmacy and distribution environment, packaging prescriptions, preparing them for shipment, and supporting overall inventory and quality processes. This entry-level role follows detailed procedures to ensure accurate prescription handling, compliant management of HIPAA-sensitive information, and timely order fulfillment while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Responsibilities

• Perform prescription packaging, carefully handling HIPAA-sensitive and medication information in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Sort prescriptions using handheld scanners by scanning shipping label barcodes, confirming the correct bin location, and placing prescriptions into the accurate bins.
• Conduct audits for closed bins by physically counting items in each tote and comparing the count to the system-generated manifest, and promptly communicate any discrepancies to management for resolution.
• Read and analyze application screens and pop-up windows to ensure all HIPAA-sensitive information is processed correctly and all procedures are followed.
• Perform chain of custody (COC) audits by recording total bins created in the system by location for each production day, confirming that system counts match physical counts, and obtaining driver signatures for accurate tote counts at pickup.
• Restock workstations with daily supply needs and perform basic cleaning tasks, including taking out trash, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete proof of delivery (POD) processes by duplicating and recording numbers from shipping labels onto physical receipts, verifying accuracy, and signing off to confirm correct documentation.
• Support general warehouse and distribution activities, including material handling, loading and unloading, and maintaining accurate inventory records for merchandise entering or exiting the facility.
• Identify missing, lost, or damaged materials and promptly notify the supervisor so that issues are addressed quickly and accurately.
• Ensure all merchandise is safely and securely packed, labeled, and scanned so that products are routed to the correct destination.
• Maintain continuous and consistent workflow to meet team goals and individual hourly production targets while performing repetitive tasks.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment, communicating clearly with colleagues and supervisors to support smooth operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Approximately one year of experience in a warehouse, retail, or customer service setting.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to read and navigate application screens and pop-up windows.
• Ability to follow detailed oral instructions and established standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform continuous and repetitive work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under time pressure, meet production goals, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions within defined procedures.
• Ability to switch between various tasks without loss of efficiency or accuracy.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately in a team environment.
• Basic math skills for counting, verification, and inventory-related tasks.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Experience with distribution, loading, and unloading activities.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 10 to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead and at wrist level, and use ladders to retrieve supplies and products.
• Ability to use firm and simple grasps continuously while handling products and equipment.
• Ability to read and hear clearly in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state HIPAA regulations and the ability to handle sensitive health information confidentially.
• Experience in a distribution facility, general labor, fulfillment, or warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and basic quality inspection, quality control, or quality assurance processes.
• Experience in a retail pharmacy or central fill pharmacy setting is beneficial.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack safely and efficiently.
• Ability to operate a hand truck or dolly for material handling tasks.
• Ability to operate handheld scanning units for barcodes and inventory tracking.
• Experience with data entry related to shipping, receiving, or inventory.
• Strong attention to detail when packing, labeling, and documenting shipments.
• Comfort working with environmentally hazardous medications in accordance with safety procedures.
• Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic in a production-based environment.
• Interest in learning and growing within a structured warehouse and pharmacy operation.

Why Work Here?
You join a clean, organized, and highly engaged work environment that values teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement. The organization offers opportunities for upward mobility and potential transition from temporary to permanent employment, creating a clear path for long-term career growth. Employees enjoy competitive total rewards that may include shift differentials, paid time off and sick hours, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings programs, and employee stock programs. The culture emphasizes community and connection through events such as donation drives, spirit weeks, potlucks, and other community activities, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large-scale pharmacy and warehouse production environment within a distribution facility. The work involves standing and walking for most of the shift, frequent reaching at table and overhead levels, and regular use of ladders, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and handheld scanners. The environment includes exposure to refrigerated walk-in areas several times per shift and occasional handling of environmentally hazardous medications, always following safety protocols. The facility operates on a MondayFriday schedule initially, with the expectation that after approximately six weeks, the schedule may transition to a SundayThursday shift, with Sundays typically 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. and the remaining days from 1:30 p.m.10:00 p.m., based on business needs. The work is production-based, with clearly defined procedures and close management support, and requires adherence to safety guidelines and appropriate work attire suitable for a warehouse and pharmacy setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Sacramento, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Sacramento,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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