Shipper

Shift Available: 1st Shift Hours: 7:00AM - 3:00PM EST, Monday - Friday

Compensation: $18.93 / hour

Start Date: April 11th, 2024

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary:

Pull orders from warehouse: prepare for shipping (data entry). Examine cartons ready for shipment for proper identification: verify correct item/stock; prepare, print, and file correspondence, records, forms, and related shipping documents; assist in maintaining departmental finished goods inventory; perform cycle counts and general clerical duties for Shipping Department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pull orders from warehouse and prepare for shipment. Verify correct item number and stock quantity.

• Coordinate and correspond with couriers and discuss all logistical operations, make arrangement for pick up, including delivery instructions and shipment status.

• Prepare all shipping documents, including bills of lading and customs documents for international shipments.

• Coordinate with warehouse/receiving clerk on other shipments that are picked up from the Receiving dock, including raw material shipments.

• Maintain incoming stock and put it in racks. Pull cartons for old age check for reprocesses or QA audits.

• Store and log in Finished Goods daily production. "Build" pallets in SAP, assigning HUs to SUs.

• Load trucks. Pull cartons for expired materials and scrap it by scrap report.

• Verify inclusion of all certifications and tailgate samples when required. Report shipping issues to department manager.

• Ship rejected material back to vendor following return authorization documents including completion of necessary paperwork (i.e. manual pack slip, bill of lading, etc.) Maintain documentation regarding freight claims, shipping errors and customers returns.

• Write up paperwork for equipment, molds, dies, etc., being shipped out for repair.

• Invoicing: Add freight charges, credit, and debit per miscellaneous invoice requests through Corporate.

• Fax or email paperwork to customer as requested on their order, such as, certs and customer documents.

• Communicate with Corporate Customer Service Representatives on issues or clarification on shipments.

• Maintain "Packet" files and inventory card files.

• Perform Cycle Counts for Shipping Dept.

• Do daily upload, inventory allocation of orders, inventory adjustments, etc.

• Use good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area.

• Follow all safety rules and safety procedures.

• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.

• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• 0 - 3 Years of experience

• Strong clerical and math skills, good organized work skills with a high degree of accuracy: ability to coordinate truck services/sales services. Data entry and computer literate. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Previous shipping experience preferred. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

• Will be required to obtain Forklift certification.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target

• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times

• List any safety requirements applicable to role within your country

• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.

• List any quality requirements applicable to role within your country

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to <05% of the time

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write.

• Good communication skills to interact with others in a positive manner.

• Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.

• Continuous lifting to 50 lbs.

Competencies/Authorities

• Non-US only where required for certain levels

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.