Shipping And Receiving SpecialistPosition Summary:
The Shipping And Receiving Specialist will assist with the receiving, handling, processing, and shipping of materials/product. This role will also ensure the integrity, control, and accuracy of inventory control and delivery of materials/products to the proper department.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Receiving:
- Unload, receive, and sign for incoming packages
- Reconcile number of packages received/delivered before the courier leaves
- Inspect and record packages for damage or defects
- Quarantine any mis-delivered package and notify Inventory Control Associate for investigation for redirection of shipment
- In conjunction with the Receiving Specialist, reconcile purchased materials received compared to purchase orders
- The Receiving Specialist will follow up with the supplier and requestor, as appropriate
- Submit to QA and complete RM label process for received items
- Ensure all packing slips (original or manual) are delivered to finance
- Deliver RM labeled items to recipient/department and maintain a log with the signature of the acceptor
- Return RM label packet to Quality Assurance Group
- Perform routine dock clearance
- Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
- Support shipping specialist role, as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Shipping:
- Perform quality control checks before shipment is performed
- Prepare shipments in accordance with IATA shipping regulations
- Prepares air waybills against paperwork of package to be shipped to ensure quantities, destination, and shipping mode are correct
- Assist with preparation of commercial invoices and customs documentation for export
- Generation of air waybills and shipping documents; domestic and international according to requestors preferred courier (e.g. FedEx, QuickSTAT, World Courier, etc.) shipments
- Schedule pick-up with non-standard couriers, as necessary
- Ship all outbound packages and inform sender of any delay
- Help department lead with maintaining shipping supplies
- Use courier systems to get transit information on shipments from origin through to delivery
- Assist department lead with all shipping complaint investigations, as necessary
- Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
Other:
- Contribute to portions of the laboratory project work scopes as needed
- Effectively communicate with internal office staff including project managers and data management team
- Receive laboratory supplies
- Maintain an organized and safe workplace/workspace environment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year relevant working experience
Other Required:
- Familiar with warehouse receiving procedures
- Good attention to detail, excellent documentation skills and must work well in a group environment
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision and guidance
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task on daily basis, prioritize project goals, pay strict attention to detail
- Must be a flexible, agile team player who can change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignments and changing business needs
- Ability to lift up to 60lbs and is able to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel and reach
- Ability to carry between 25-150 lbs.; frequently required to sit, grasp, and use right/left finger dexterity
- Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Ability to work in cold, hot and wet environments
- Must possess a valid driver's license allowing you to drive in the state(s) you drive in
- Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Preferred:
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Science, Business or related field
- Familiar with LIMS type system
- Good organizational and people skills. Good computer skills with mid to advanced level in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe.
- Must be detail orientated
Reasonable estimate of the current range $19 - $25 USD
