Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk

Monday

• Friday 8:30 am

• 5:00 pm

(Temp to hire, possible for conversion after 90 days)

About Us

At Argen, we're in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. Argen is a global leader in dental manufacturing with headquarters in San Diego, CA, subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, UK, and China, and sales in 105 countries worldwide. We are 500 team members strong. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with a product offering that spans fixed, removable, ortho, implants, and equipment. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen's products are held to the highest standards of quality, and are FDA 510(k) cleared, ISO 13485 certified, and MDSAP compliant. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.

About the Opportunity

A Shipping Clerk is responsible for ensuring that packages are shipped correctly, timely and within compliance of Argen standards and processes. Duties include accurate recordkeeping of every product order including packing product into shipping containers, printing the shipping labels, and delivery to the shipping carrier.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Picks, packs, labels and ships customer orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling according to product type and shipping process.

• Obtains product orders and processes them through the enterprise resource planning (ERP) QAD system, and transfers to appropriate departments.

• Audits shipments prior to packing to ensure that the product being shipped matches the purchase order.

• Accurately enters information for required shipping documentation.

• Follows department SOP's and work instructions and adheres to customer and Argen standards.

• Restocks inventory using a system called Kanban that prepares products for the next steps categorized by different categories including "Requested", "In Progress" and "Done"

• Inputs orders into the shipping software for national and international orders for carriers including FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS and freight shipments.

• Accesses and pulls product orders out of the ERP system, QAD.

• Assists in maintaining material inventory standards.

• Maintains a safe and clean work area.

• Cross trains in other areas to learn Supply Chain processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• One plus years of experience in shipping preferred.

• Experience with shipping carrier systems including AES, FedEx, DHL & UPS preferred.

• Experience with an enterprise resource planning system such as QAD is a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to follow instructions and complete additional responsibilities.

• Attention to detail and quality focused.

• Schedule adherence and dependability.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and meet production goals.

• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures, and completing on-the-job training.

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.

Our Awesome Benefits!

Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:

• Health Plans

• Dental Plans

• Vision Plan

• 401k with Employer Match

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Employee Events

• Wellness Programs

• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!

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