Shipping & Receiving Technician

ASTRO PAK•Fremont, CA

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Astro Pak’s Clean Sciences division is seeking an entry-level Shipping & Receiving Technician for its onsite Fremont, California facility. The role ensures customer parts are accurately received, carefully handled, and prepared for shipment. The technician verifies incoming and outgoing orders, maintains shipping records, and coordinates shipments to support production and customer needs. Training is provided on equipment operation, material handling, contamination control, documentation, and safety procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with approximately 10–20% overtime expected depending on business needs. The position requires flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and occasional short-notice assignments. The base hourly pay rate is $22–$24, with actual pay determined by factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, shipping documents, correspondence, and memos in English.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to use computerized production and shipping systems.
Basic math skills, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to use a pallet jack and maintain required forklift certification.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to meet applicable U.S. export control requirements for the position.
Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and occasional short-notice assignments.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or related experience preferred; previous industry experience is helpful but not required.
Experience verifying orders and preparing parts for shipment, including boxing, palletizing, and stretch wrapping, preferred.
Familiarity with UPS or FedEx shipping software and preparing shipping documents for other carriers, including less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive customer parts and ship finished goods using the ICMS production management system.
Verify part identification, quantities, and order details against packing slips and customer purchase orders.
Safely unload incoming materials and visually inspect shipments for damage or discrepancies.
Communicate receiving and purchase order issues to the appropriate departments for resolution.
Prepare shipping documentation and data packages, and enter accurate information into ICMS.
Package parts for shipment, including boxing, palletizing, and stretch wrapping as needed.
Prioritize outgoing orders and coordinate efficient, economical shipping through parcel, freight, and other commercial carriers.
Monitor inventory and supplies, place replenishment orders as needed, and restock production materials from backstock.
Coordinate hazardous waste pickups monthly or as needed, following established procedures.
Keep shipping, receiving, and storage areas clean, organized, and safe.
Perform general maintenance on shipping-area equipment.
Complete and maintain cross-training in precleaning, packaging, and Cymer technician functions to support production needs.
Follow applicable U.S. export control requirements and company procedures when handling parts, documentation, and shipments.
Support other technicians and departments as needed while following quality, safety, and compliance requirements.