Temp-to-Hire Shipping & Receiving Specialist II

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We’re pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs.  With multiple marketed medicines and a leading pipeline in neurology, cardiology and select areas of high patient needs, we continue to drive innovation in RNA therapies in addition to advancing new approaches in gene editing to provide greater value to patients and are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. 

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money and energy into making our onsite, hybrid and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive. 

We’re building on our rich history, and we believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. If you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, we invite you to apply and join us. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

TEMP-TO-HIRE SHIPPING & RECEIVING SPECIALIST II

SUMMARY:

The temp-to-hire Shipping & Receiving Specialist will be responsible for shipping and receiving activities, monitoring and tracking shipments, and maintaining and communicating the shipping/receiving corporate policy. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage shipping/receiving operations and procedures.


• Maintain inventory of outgoing shipments.


• Successful use of procurement system for package control.


• Communicate with multiple functional areas as required for accurate documentation, delivery and control.


• Handle international/domestic shipments.


• Properly package cold shipments (Dry Ice, package manifest, etc.)


• Communicate effectively with customs and end users.


• Transport packages to FedEx for drop off when necessary.


• Track shipments over package life cycle.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/or general education degree (GED)


• At least 2 years of shipping and distributing pharmaceutical related materials.


• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with employees across the organization in different positions, departments and disciplines.


• Reliable with good attention to detail and organizational skills.


• An ability to be productive and successful in an intense work environment with minimal supervision.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve conflicts and complaints.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing requests and work well in team setting environment.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Please visit our website, http://www.ionis.com for more information about Ionis and to apply for this position; reference requisition # IONIS003934

The pay scale for this position is $18.20/hour to $23.45/hour

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and all its subsidiaries are proud to be EEO employers.

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