Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

Quest Diagnostics•Linden, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk I is responsible for shipping and routing materials into and out of the Business Unit, including appropriate documentation and data entry. The role receives, inspects, verifies, processes, and routes materials; prepares outbound shipments; manages returned goods; supports inventory activities; and assists with order fulfillment, deliveries, and mail and records processes. The position is based in Linden, New Jersey, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of previous materials management experience.
Ability to lift and carry 70 pounds.
Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good communication and record-keeping skills.
Ability to operate a computer, printer, and bar code scanner.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to drive a non-commercial truck, van, or car as required.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, verify, process, and route materials into the facility and off-site facilities, and enter receipts in the Materials Management software system.
Notify the Warehouse Manager of discrepancies between materials and shippers’ documentation.
Prepare outbound shipments and accompanying documentation.
Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP.
Deliver stock to the appropriate staging areas for departments.
Store warehoused items in designated areas and rotate stock according to receipt and expiration dates to ensure use before expiration.
Identify materials with less than 30 days of shelf life upon receipt and report them to the Warehouse Manager for consideration of possible actions.
Assist with cycle counts and full physical inventory.
Comply with applicable Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, OSHA, CLIA, and other policies and procedures.
Analyze current procedures and recommend process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.
Assist with order entry, picking, packing, and delivery of internal and external orders as needed.
Assist with record storage and retrieval as needed.
Assist with preparation, receipt, and distribution of internal, inbound, and external mail as needed.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Day 1 medical and supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees who work 30 or more hours.
Well-being programs.
Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness® health assessment program.
healthyMINDS mental health program.
Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
FinFit financial coaching and services.
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Life and disability insurance, with a buy-up option.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Annual incentive plans.
Matching gifts program.
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
Career advancement opportunities.