Associate, Warehouse I

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT COMPANY•Buffalo, NY

5d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Creates entries and maintains an electronic log of outgoing/incoming packages. Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Maintain clean and organized loading dock and department, including all necessary labels, equipment, materials and supplies. Ensure that all packaging and shipments are compliant with current IATA regulations. Complete necessary shipping documentation for both domestic and international shipments Support and comply with the Quality Management System and Safety Program Notify department supervisor of any safety hazards. Complete end of day checklist Train new associates as assigned. Calculate domestic and international freight quotes for both hazardous and non-hazardous items. Coordinate pickup times and tracking with carriers and customer service. Accurate pulling, labeling, checking, and packing of customer orders according to customer specific requirements, including international customers. Use of Hazardous materials/Dangerous Goods software and special service websites to prepare shipping documents (Certifications/Shipper’s Export Declarations) Clean and organize workstation daily. Other duties as assigned. Education: High School diploma, General Education Degree, or equivalent Experience: 0-2 year experience in assembly, stockroom, or warehouse function. Shipping/Receiving Experience a plus. Knowledge and use of FedEx and UPS shipping programs to process shipments a plus. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Basic math comprehension Good communication skills. Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere. Computer skills in Microsoft, Excel, and Word as well as current shipping/receiving databases. Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; to communicate to all levels of the organization clearly and concisely. Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization. Willing to work overtime when needed to meet the demand of the schedule. Able to read and comprehend electronic Standard Operating Procedures in English via computer. Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Control exposures to hazardous chemicals and other safety hazards such as: 1. Carcinogens 2. Sharp and dangerous blades. 3. Biohazard exposure to specimens Lifting of up to 50 lbs. daily. Ability to climb ladders (up to 10ft) Ability to pass Dangerous Goods certification every two years. Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred

Requirements

High School diploma, General Education Degree, or equivalent
0-2 year experience in assembly, stockroom, or warehouse function.
Basic math comprehension
Good communication skills.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
Computer skills in Microsoft, Excel, and Word as well as current shipping/receiving databases.
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressure, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; to communicate to all levels of the organization clearly and concisely.
Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization.
Willing to work overtime when needed to meet the demand of the schedule.
Able to read and comprehend electronic Standard Operating Procedures in English via computer.
Control exposures to hazardous chemicals and other safety hazards such as: 1. Carcinogens 2. Sharp and dangerous blades. 3. Biohazard exposure to specimens
Lifting of up to 50 lbs. daily.
Ability to climb ladders (up to 10ft)
Ability to pass Dangerous Goods certification every two years.

Nice To Haves

Shipping/Receiving Experience a plus.
Knowledge and use of FedEx and UPS shipping programs to process shipments a plus.
Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred

Responsibilities

Creates entries and maintains an electronic log of outgoing/incoming packages.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Maintain clean and organized loading dock and department, including all necessary labels, equipment, materials and supplies.
Ensure that all packaging and shipments are compliant with current IATA regulations.
Complete necessary shipping documentation for both domestic and international shipments
Support and comply with the Quality Management System and Safety Program
Notify department supervisor of any safety hazards.
Complete end of day checklist
Train new associates as assigned.
Calculate domestic and international freight quotes for both hazardous and non-hazardous items.
Coordinate pickup times and tracking with carriers and customer service.
Accurate pulling, labeling, checking, and packing of customer orders according to customer specific requirements, including international customers.
Use of Hazardous materials/Dangerous Goods software and special service websites to prepare shipping documents (Certifications/Shipper’s Export Declarations)
Clean and organize workstation daily.
Other duties as assigned.