What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping And Receiving Associate position at Actalent?
Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Job Description:
The Shipping and Receiving Associate plays a crucial role in efficiently managing the flow of materials, equipment, property, and supplies within the warehouse. This role involves receiving, inspecting, and documenting deliveries, preparing shipments, and ensuring compliance with commercial and military specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in receiving, logging, and documenting delivered materials, equipment, property, and supplies.
- Perform quality inspections and report non-conforming or damaged materials as required.
- Prepare commercial and MIL-SPEC shipment paperwork and packaging for outgoing shipments.
- Ensure shipments conform to purchase order specifications or shipping instructions.
- Interact daily with MIL-SPEC and commercial contracts and shipping requirements.
- Input data into vendor shipping modules, Wide Area Work Flow, and other related platforms.
- Maintain and create shipping and receiving records and logs.
- Fill stock issues from bulk locations and warehouse stock requisitions as needed.
- Conduct standard safety and maintenance checks and operate warehouse-related vehicles and material handling equipment.
- Make deliveries and pickups as required.
Essential Skills:
- Experience in shipping and receiving, logistics, inventory control, and order selection.
- Proficiency in labeling and computer operations.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multi-task.
- Dependable and capable of working independently.
- Excellent communication skills and teamwork attributes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Physical ability to move repetitively and lift 50 lbs or more overhead and/or repetitively.
- Comfortable working in hot and cold environments with minimal climate control.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to various noise levels.
Why Work Here?
- Join a stable and growing company with opportunities for advancement.
- Benefit from a dynamic work environment that values efficiency and teamwork.
Work Environment:
- Work inside a smaller warehouse with minimal climate control.
- The role involves handling various noise levels and requires a standard warehouse dress code.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chesapeake, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Chesapeake,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $18 - $20