As a Outbound Supply Chain Specialist in IDEXX's Westbrook distribution center, you may perform a variety of tasks including pick, pack, load, and shipping of our products to customers and distribution centers. You will ensure accuracy of documentation and shipments, troubleshoot and resolve issues as required while maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse and environment.   

Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Schedule

This is a full-time, flexible 1st shift position, Monday-Friday.

This position is eligible for a $1 pay differential for driving a forklift once certified through our in-house training program!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

May be responsible for any or all of the following:

• Picks, packs, loads and ships products to national and international customers and distribution centers
• Working with finished goods from kit manufacturing in our temperature-controlled area for extended periods of time
• Prepares documentation and products, ensures accuracy of documentation and shipments, and troubleshoots and resolves issues as required
• Assists with or coordinates international shipping; reviews, reconciles and approves all incoming international vendor bills
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe warehouse and environment
• Investigates and resolves inventory inaccuracies and provides root cause analysis and recommendations for corrective actions
• Supports inventory processes, solutions and strategies for the continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and order fulfillment quality; includes cycle counts, data entry, tracking, reconciling, documenting and reporting
• Moves and stores equipment, raw materials and inventory for internal and external customers

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints
• Ability to effectively function in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good computer skills and knowledge including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable ISO regulations
• Able to properly lift up to 70 pounds; ability to move up to 100 pounds with assistance
• For distribution and material handling work: Certificate to operate a forklift may be required; certificate to work with hazardous materials may be required; knowledge of export documentation and international traffic may be required; previous experience with dangerous goods is preferred; knowledge of customs rules, regulations and export documentation preferred

Physical Demands

• Warehouse-type environment
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Work Environment

• Normal warehouse environment where protective clothing may be required
• Moderate to high noise level
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to risk of electrical shock.

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.   At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Let’s pursue what matters together

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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