Packaging Specialist

At Life Couriers, we deeply understand and care about life‘s critical moments – to save lives. We are here to deliver the world‘s most time-critical diagnostics and therapies. Wherever logistics can make the biggest difference to a patient‘s life, you‘ll find us first. We aim to be the world‘s foremost group of life sciences logistics experts and we are committed to constantly pushing ourselves and the market towards new solutions for the benefit of patients. Life Couriers offers customized supply chain solutions by integrating specialized logistics services, providing a seamless customer experience.

As a Packaging Specialist, crucial responsibilities include repackaging prescription drugs per FDA guidelines and utilizing material-processing requirements for packaging, warehousing, and transportation operations. They are also tasked with developing and approving packaging component specifications, conducting performance tests on package designs, and ensuring components meet quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the packaging email inbox and Transportation Management System for all daily order requests ensuring all go out when required.
• Provide timely and accurate updates to requests for information via email, phone, Transportation Management System, and Teams.  
• Assist packaging specialist to ensure all orders are processed in a timely manner and accurately completed.
• Oversee the maintenance of all office inventory, including data loggers, FX/UPS supplies, warehouse, and the live tracking GPS system.
• Organize, track, and store incoming inventory.
• Ensure that returned packages are reported for inventory purposes and are refurbished and stored properly.
• Ensure that each shipment that departs the warehouse is complete and staged before the daily pick-up.
• Perform quarterly Preventive Maintenance on our equipment to ensure they are working as intended.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Schedule:

• Monday: 9am - 5:30pm 
• Tuesday: 9am -5:30pm
• Wednesday: 9am - 5:30pm
• Thursday: 9am - 5:30pm 
• Friday:  OFF
• Saturday: OFF 
• Sunday: 9am -5:30pm 

*Hours may vary and are subject to change based on business requirements further information will be discussed during the interviewing process. 

Compensation: $18-$23 Per Hour 

Further information will be discussed during the interviewing process. 

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing process.
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain dynamics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Travel & Work Conditions:

• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50+ pounds across office for various needs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Education & Experience:

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent 
• 3-5 years of experience in packaging design and development preferred.

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without any type of work authorization or work sponsorship now or in the future.

Safety Sensitive Position:

• No.

What we offer:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance are available to employee on the first of the following month after hire
• 401(k) with match
• Short-& Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid and optional Life Insurance
• Optional Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
• Advancement opportunities in a fast-growing organization

Life Couriers is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Life Couriers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.