Shipping Clerk

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. The below job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Position: Shipping Clerk I

Location: Memphis, TN - 38141

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Day Shift

How will you make an impact?

• Directs workflow to the team by preparing orders by client. Lead a safe, compliant, and profitable execution of all related processes and facilities continuous improvement.
• These duties will be performed according to established safety, security, and quality guidelines in our GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) facility.

What will you do?

• Assist the supervisor in promoting and facilitating a safe work environment for all employees and take appropriate action to correct unsafe acts and procedures.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by verifying quantity, lot number, and product name
• Utilizes WMS (Warehouse Management System) as needed for order processing and verification
• Partners with Planning Coordinators to schedule daily workload
• Prepares orders for processing through the generation of ship labels
• Fill in as needed in the absence of the Sr Distribution Clerk
• Accommodate and carefully handle fragile products, removing damaged products as necessary
• Sorts and counts cold chain products, as required in -20 freezer and 2-8 cooler
• Participate, lead, and drive Continuous Improvement PPI (Practical Process Improvement) events by encouraging employees to enter JDIs (Just Do Its) and perform Gemba's
• Follow quality protocols, complying with Warehouse and Good Distribution policies and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Learn, adapt, and train on new concepts
• Other duties as assigned

How will you get here?

Education, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree or higher preferred
• 1-2 years of warehouse distribution experience is required
• High attention to detail
• Previous experience with WMS
• Strong sense of urgency
• Can interact and utilize WMS and RF scanning devices to perform entry-level distribution tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Walk and stand up to six hours at a time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to wear PPE as required
• Willing to work weekends and overtime as needed

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.