Logistics & Shipping Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionLogistics & Shipping Technician

Location: Fremont, CA 94538
Duration: 6 Months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (possible late-afternoon shipments)
Hours: 40 hours per week; occasional overtime may be required
Compensation: $22.50–$25.00/hour (W2)
Employment Type: W2 (not open to C2C, 1099, or visa sponsorship)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Logistics & Shipping Technician to support daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, material handling, and transportation coordination. This position requires hands-on forklift operation, accurate ERP transactions, preparation of shipping documentation, and compliance with safety and transportation regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of managing multiple warehouse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, package, palletize, and prepare materials and compressed gas cylinders for shipment.

• Prepare cylinders by removing old labels, painting, inspecting, labeling, barcode scanning, and securing materials on pallets.

• Operate forklifts to safely load and unload trucks, shipping containers, and warehouse materials.

• Process shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions using ERP systems.

• Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documentation in accordance with DOT and applicable transportation regulations.

• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with transportation carriers and internal departments.

• Load and unload ocean freight containers, ensuring proper blocking and bracing in accordance with IMO, IMDG, and Customs requirements.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular inventory cycle counts.

• Track materials and ensure accurate movement of products between warehouse storage locations.

• Follow OSHA, HAZWOPER, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and other applicable safety procedures.

• Identify and report potential safety hazards, quality concerns, and inventory discrepancies.

• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and security.

• Complete all required safety training and operational certifications.

• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain efficient shipping operations and meet productivity goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or inventory management.

• Current forklift certification required.

• Hands-on experience operating forklifts and handling warehouse materials.

• Experience processing shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions in ERP systems.

• Experience preparing international shipping documentation, including IMO, AES, and ISF filings.

• Knowledge of DOT, IATA, IMDG, 49 CFR, and 15 CFR transportation regulations.

• Understanding of chemical and compressed gas handling hazards and applicable safety procedures.

• Familiarity with OSHA, MSDS/SDS, HAZWOPER, and LOTO safety requirements.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multitask, follow detailed work instructions, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment for 8 or more hours.

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders.

• Ability to meet medical requirements for wearing a full-face respirator when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling compressed gas cylinders or industrial chemicals.

• Experience coordinating domestic and international freight shipments.

• Familiarity with ocean freight container loading and hazardous materials transportation.

• Experience working in a regulated industrial or manufacturing warehouse environment.