Shipping Clerk en Ethos Laboratories

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Shipping Clerk stocks supplies for the shipping department, prepares outbound orders for shipping, and serves as a backup for additional shipping duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive inbound shipments when needed
• Unpack and stock supplies in the shipping area
• Break down large quantities of supplies into smaller quantities for outbound shipments
• Notify the appropriate person when shipping supply inventory is getting low
• Maintain shipping department in an organized and orderly manner
• Deliver incoming orders to other departments when needed
• Answer the buzzer when vendors or visitors arrive
• Perform 2nd Check process on outbound shipments
• Check items to be shipped against the supply request to confirm that quantities, destination, and customer information are correct
• Assemble orders for shipping, using appropriate shipping container
• Move completed outbound shipments to a designated pick-up area
• Ensure that all packages needing to be shipped out are ready when FedEx/UPS arrives
• File shipping requests appropriately when completed
• As needed, perform additional shipping duties as a backup
• Answer incoming calls to the Shipping department
• Receive and process shipping requests from internal and external customers via phone, e-mail, online, or paper requests
• Print requisition forms and shipping labels with correct customer information, cross-referenced with information in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Prepare appropriate outbound shipping labels
• Respond to internal/external customer inquiries related to shipments
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular and prompt attendance
• Requires a high level of attention to detail and organization
• Must be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Must be a self-starter and quick learner
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to plan and organize his/her work, but also remain flexible if priorities change
• Ability to listen, learn, and promote accountability and responsibility related to shipping and receiving processes
• Ability to perform work following established standard operating procedures and ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing
• Ability to function seamlessly in a team environment and promote collaboration

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)
• Position requires sitting, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Work will be performed in a laboratory environment and exposes the incumbent to normal laboratory hazards and chemicals, including biohazard materials
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

DIRECT REPORTS

• None