Shipping and receiving associate

Job Summary We are seeking a dependable Shipping and Receiving Associate for a contract/temporary opportunity in Santa Clara, CA. This role is ideal for a logistics or warehouse professional who enjoys hands-on work, staying organized, supporting dock operations, and helping ensure parcels, freight, and mail are received, tracked, and delivered accurately. The Shipping and Receiving Associate will play an important role in maintaining efficient warehouse and delivery operations while providing professional service to internal teams and clients. This is a great opportunity to join a team-oriented environment where reliability, communication, safety, and attention to detail are valued. Candidates who take pride in accurate work, strong customer service, and supporting a smooth operation will be well positioned for success. Key Responsibilities Load, unload, sort, and distribute freight, parcels, and mail according to established safety and operational procedures. Support shipping and receiving dock operations, including organizing freight areas and helping maintain an efficient workflow. Maintain accurate delivery logs, timestamps, and records to support chain of custody and compliance requirements. Provide professional customer service to employees, clients, and internal teams during delivery and receiving activities. Use tracking technology and documentation tools to monitor deliveries, update records, and support operational accuracy. Assist with additional warehouse, dock, and operational tasks during downtime as needed. Compensation and Benefits Pay rate: $23 per hour. Job type: Contract/Temporary. Location: Santa Clara, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills Manage shipping, receiving, freight handling, and parcel distribution activities. Support dock operations and maintain organized shipping and receiving areas. Track received and delivered items using logs, timestamps, and delivery documentation. Provide professional service while supporting warehouse and operational teams. High school diploma or equivalent required. 1 to 2 years of related experience required, with 2 or more years of shipping and receiving experience preferred. Current state-issued driver’s license with a clean driving record required. Ability to lift, move, and maneuver freight up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit for extended periods. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities. Comfortable using technology to track deliveries and maintain accurate records. Strong customer service mindset with a professional and reliable approach. Ability to work assigned hours as determined by the manager. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in warehouse, mailroom, dock, logistics, shipping, or receiving operations. Experience maintaining chain of custody records or delivery tracking documentation. Familiarity with freight handling procedures and safe material handling practices. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services