Shipping Technician

Stokes Pharmacy•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing all daily activities within the Shipping Department and is cross trained to help picking when needed. The role involves preparing goods for shipment, maintaining shipping inventory, and accurately sending medications using UPS WorldShip. The technician will also be involved in receiving and distributing incoming deliveries, operating a pallet jack, and loading/unloading trucks. A key responsibility includes ensuring the accuracy of prescriptions using a computerized compounding system, obtaining, counting, labeling, and packaging medications, and stocking them appropriately. The position requires sound judgment, adherence to guidelines, and basic computer skills.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Basic computer skills are required
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed
Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on a regular basis
NJ Pharmacy Technician License (upon hire or within 90 days)
PTCB Certification or completion of Stokes Healthcare’s internal training class (upon hire or within 90 days)
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals and fractions when checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where substantial standardization exists.
Able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse shipping experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare goods for shipment according to Company standards
Assist in maintaining shipping inventory
Participate in the timely receipt and distribution of incoming deliveries according to Company standards
Accurately use UPS WorldShip to send medications to the correct recipient
Must be able to use a pallet jack
Must be able to load/unload a truck
Perform all other duties, as assigned
Ensure accuracy of all prescriptions using our computerized compounding system
Obtain, count, label and package medications from pharmacy stock
Must demonstrate sound judgment in decision making, following established guidelines and procedures
Stocking of medication to proper location on shelf