Shipping Associate

Shipping Associate

Company Overview

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensor technology platform serving the complex testing needs of water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial markets with an unmatched combination of precision, reliability, innovation, and flexibility. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer, creating thousands of units and processing several hundred orders and shipments each day for customers throughout the world. We approach the market with three core brands: AlpHa, VanLondon and ANDalyze.   

WHAT MAKES ALPHA MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS SPECIAL

At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life.  What we do matters; our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide.  Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications.

Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe.  We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide.

BENEFITS & PERKS

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 

· Short-Term Disability

· 401k

· Life insurance

· Paid Vacation

· 8 Paid Holidays per year

· Paid Jury Duty Leave

· Recognition and Reward Programs

· Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Position Summary

The Shipping Associate processes orders through the bulk-packing and shipping steps of our value chain, holding safety and quality/accuracy paramount while working efficiently to best serve our customers. Attention to detail is vital as orders are processed through our system and carrier systems. Shipping instructions must be followed, and any delivery term questions must be clarified (instead of making potentially costly assumptions). A logical approach to prioritizing work is key – processing orders based on need-by dates and strategic criticality. This role is very important, as it is a direct touchpoint with our customers (and the last one before orders departs).

The Shipping Associate reports directly to the Packing/Shipping Manager.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

1. Ensure timely and accurate processing of order shipments in our MRP system and carrier systems (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.).
2. Match physical goods to sales orders to ensure the correct products are being shipped to the correct locations.
3. Ensure delivery terms are being executed correctly, aligning what is detailed in our system to the specified Incoterm (the globally accepted standard for who covers carriage costs, insurance, and duties/import fees).
4. Trigger invoicing of orders as they ship and through defined processes within our system, ensuring the correct customers are being billed.
5. Bulk-pack shipping boxes per standard and logical practices, ensuring goods are adequately protected as they go into transit.
6. Create, print, and apply labels using different label software and hardware.
7. Coordinate pick-up schedules directly with carriers.
8. Populate and email various customer-specific and company-internal reports.
9. Help physically load orders onto carts or carrier trucks.
10. Maintain assigned areas with respect to safety and 5S. This includes cleaning of assigned areas each day, consolidating trash containers, dumping trash into the compactor, and operating the compactor.
11. Help restock and organize shipping supplies/material area as needed.
12. Perform other duties as required and assigned; duties and activities may change over time.

Key Competencies of the Role

• Integrity & Trust
• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Technical Learning
• Perseverance
• Time Management

AlpHa Measurement Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, AlpHa Measurement Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AlpHa Measurement Solutions expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of AlpHa Management Solutions’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

High school diploma or GED Preferred

3+ years of shipping experience is preferred

Familiarization with Incoterms is a plus

Basic computer skills (i.e. MS Office suite, user-level MRP system experience)

Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment; demonstrated understanding of effort/impact analysis

Ability to regularly lift 25 pounds

Occasional overtime to meet customer/business needs

Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job

Must be eligible to work in the US