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Actalent

Logistics Specialist

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Logistics Specialist Job Description The Logistics Specialist supports the end-to-end product flow, focusing on hazardous materials, research and development (R D) 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 standard operating procedures (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, R D materials, and product sample shipments. Manage international shipments, including documentation and proper packaging. Receive and dispense finished goods, work-in-progress 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. 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 to ensure accurate data entry and documentation. File and store documentation according to corporate retention policies. Essential Skills High school diploma with 0-5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory systems, and inventory control concepts. Ability to meet TSA requirements, including successful bg check. Ability to complete the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). 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. Additional Skills & Qualifications IATA certification and international shipping documentation experience preferred. Experience with warehouse material-handling equipment preferred. Work Environment This role is classified as 100% onsite with a work schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The physical presence of the Logistics Specialist is required to perform essential job functions, which include 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, complying with safety regulations, coordinating product destruction activities onsite, and maintaining warehouse work areas and equipment. 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 $10.00 - $10.00/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 South San Francisco,CA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Other Retirement and Savings