Shipping and Receiving Associate - 40 Hrs, Randolph, MA

About the position

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It´s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all—and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet – an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Responsibilities

• Place completed prescription medication into appropriate packing container and use associated supplies to ensure product integrity is maintained throughout the shipping process.
• Prepare contents for shipment by weighing, labeling, and recording information about each package within the shipping software.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive auditing trail for all outgoing packages using shipping software.
• Consolidate shipping orders when appropriate.
• Run status reports with carriers and follow up on missing, damaged, and/or late packages.
• File reports with carriers to recoup any applicable losses.
• Ensure that packages make it safely to their destination by securely sealing each container.
• Use hand tools, adhesives, padding, and other products to protect package contents following approved guidelines regarding proper packaging.
• Ensure shipping patient/clinic mailing/destination address label is accurate.
• Acknowledge receipt and unpacking of shipment deliveries to maintain accurate and reliable records of incoming items.
• Keep complete records of all materials that go through the warehouse.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and create detailed breakdowns of potential savings on shipping and delivery methods.
• Identify and evaluate new prospective stops for courier delivery to reduce cost-per-package.
• Prepare outbound orders of pharmacy supplies to affiliated pharmacies at the request of pharmacy staff.
• Conduct temperature testing of shipping containers to maintain URAC compliance and the integrity of our shipments.
• Inform and train employees on proper packaging techniques and necessary adjustments to packing procedure depending on supply level and temperature changes.
• Order and maintain shipping supply levels and adjust par levels to meet the needs of the shipping department.
• Organize shipping supplies and associated inventory.
• Maintain a clean work area, adhere to all company safety standards and protocols.
• Observe workplace to identify areas for improvement.
• Adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.
• Perform other duties within the warehouse as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-2 years of similar work experience preferred.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize assigned tasks.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members.
• Ability to learn and operate warehouse equipment with skill safely.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel and Outlook.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
• Recognized as a top employer and best place to work.
• Strong sense of teamwork and support for staff.