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DESCRIPTION: Responsible for inbound and outbound related functions associated with the distribution center. The Shipping Lead will be assigned to a specific department within the Distribution department to support both Food Safety and Animal Health products. This employee will be able to complete all shipping clerk 1 and 2 duties and responsibilities and attain certification of all equipment within the distribution. Employee will Lead a group or (team) of Shipping Clerks to train and support the execution of daily tasks throughout the warehouse. Duties and responsibilities will be based on the assigned department but are subject to change on career growth and business need.

Shift Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES employee needs to be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of and ability to complete all listed job tasks at a consistent high level.

• Safely operate all necessary distribution equipment

• Able to train coworkers on all necessary distribution equipment.

• Understanding of bar code scanner to include:

• Picking orders

• Inventory look up.

• Inventory transfers.

• How to keep, save, and load an order

Small Parcel: UPS, Fed-Ex, DHL shipments

• Check order for accuracy.

• Complete paperwork properly.

• Properly pack basic packages per work instructions.

• Trained and can perform special product packaging requirements.

• Run packages through shipping station.

• Perform international and domestic shipments via small parcel carrier.

• Perform international and domestic freight quotes.

• Trained on how to pull, box, and ship all temperature-controlled items.

• Trained on how to handle all Hazmat shipments.

Pallet orders: LTL

• Understanding of picking a pallet order to check

• Pick accurately.

• Proper product layering

• Face out product labels

• Case count labelling

• Pack loose items properly.

• Check order for accuracy.

Pallet orders: TL/ Large orders

• Pick accurately.

• Understand special distributor requirements such as: (expiration dates, case quantity requirements, lot separation, palletizing requirements, keeping same items together, packing and labelling of gravity flow items)

• Check order for accuracy.

• Pack all loose or easily damaged items properly.

• Complete paperwork properly

• Print address labels for multiple pallet shipments.

International Shipments

• Understands the use of heat-treated pallets.

• Customer packaging requirements

Special customer requirements

• Gravity flow items packaged and labelled.

• No partial cases

• No split lots

• Expiration date requirements

• Print address labels for multiple pallet shipments.

• Maintain a professional attitude to promote a positive work environment for all employees.

• Work overtime as assigned by management team.

• Proven ability to lead team members on assigned tasks.

• Ability to effectively communicate with management and distribution staff.

• Willingness to accept delegated tasks from management team.

• Able to make decisions and problem solve.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Ability to interface with management regarding duties and future development of department.

• Minimum of 4+ years documented distribution/ warehouse experience in an inbound or outbound function.

• RF Scanner experience desired but not required.

• Forklift experience/certification desired but not required.

• Experience leading a team of 4+ employees.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common shipping reports and regulatory documents regarding shipping.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.  Ability to effectively present information to lower-level management.

MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and averaging. Some experience with WMS, ERP, or some other type of warehouse systems.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations.

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.