Shipping Technician Job Description
Shipping technician
provides warehouse employees on-the-job and awareness training on all shipping and handling functions of company material, sensitive (fragile) aircraft material, dangerous goods handling and appropriate company shipping methods.
Shipping Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Unload incoming shipments from carriers docked at Loading Dock
Receive and sign for all Fed Ex, UPS, or other courier services, and trucking carrier packages
Log all incoming parcels into the “SCLogics System”, verifying accuracy of package contents against the PACKING SLIP or Purchase Order (when necessary)
Enter all incoming NON-R&D packages into the Mail Room log and print out Report for Mailroom verification and distribution
Receive all raw materials, received from outside vendors and other facilities, into Warehouse Inventory utilizing the RDS System
Receive components into Warehouse Inventory when specified by utilizing the RDS System
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified
Perform other office duties as required, typing, filing
Inspect all incoming material for condition, identification, quantity, and compliance with purchase orders
Record or log items that are received or shipped in the proper database and/or hardcopy process
Shipping Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Shipping Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IATA, MSSC, CFR, DOT
Education for Shipping Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the shipping technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Education, Manufacturing, Associates, Technical, Management, Science, Business, Secondary Education, Communication
Skills for Shipping Technician
Desired skills for shipping technician include:
Spoken and written English
CGMP’s and guidelines
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Relevant governmental regulations
Shipping / Warehouse functions in a pharmaceutical industry
Shipping procedures
Rates
Routes
AWB and EEl filing
ERP software
Desired experience for shipping technician includes:
Identify incoming flight oriented material and notify Quality Assurance
Package items to prevent damage when shipping or transporting
Affix identifying tag(s) to equipment as directed and incompliance with property and receiving procedures/requirements
Maintain the work area in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
Work will be under direct supervision with the exception of simple tasking
Transport materials, documents, and mail as requested or directed
Shipping Technician Examples
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Shipping Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of shipping technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for shipping technician
- Store received items in flammable storage cabinets or refrigerators, as required
- May need to lead or escort subcontractors when needed
- Coordinates delivery/pick-up time with pharmacy, nursing, and patient
- Gathers supplies/equipment for patient orders in preparation for shipment/delivery
- Assists in training and orientation of new employees
- Documents supplies on Patient Delivery Record
- Maintains delivery log of activities per policy and procedure
- Transports and delivers medication supplies and equipment to patients in a safe and secure manner
- Takes responsibility for delivery vehicles on a daily basis, conforming to policies and procedures
- Retrieves and returns supplies and equipment, upon discharge from patient service
Qualifications for shipping technician
- Must be physically capable to wear a respirator, as deemed necessary for certain job tasks
- Must have mechanical aptitude and be able to troubleshoot and problem solve equipment
- Required to work in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat
- Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Cleans and processes returned equipment and supplies in accordance with policies and procedures
- Serves as a liaison between the patient and other individuals encountered within the scope of employment
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a shipping technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for shipping technician
- Assists with inventory control including purchasing, receiving, stocking, and record-keeping
- Maintains and tracks pumps and other equipment including cleaning and testing functions
- Act as a liaison between patients and the specialty
- Inspect all equipment to ensure proper movement of meal, prevention of spills and minimize dust created in normal operation
- Load soybean meal and mill run into trucks and rail hoppers
- Ensure trucks and rail hoppers are clean, suitable for loading, properly weighed empty, loaded and weight certificates completed for each load
- Gather samples for all loads being shipped, accordance with A.O.C.S
- Ensure that information is gathered for and reported on record sheets
- May be required to deviate from normal process procedures and use independent judgment
- Ensure operating maintenance and lubrication is completed as needed
Qualifications for shipping technician
- Ensure meal inventories are taken at end of each day and record on record sheet
- Perform special duties as needed during shutdowns
- Maintain all tools issued and monitor them as your own
- Help establish a culture of safety with team members
- Complete a thorough training program and pass a written exam on the Process Safety Management Program
- Participate in annual training classes as required on Environmental, Health, and Safety
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Our company is hiring for a shipping technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shipping technician
- Finish and process shipments for dispatch according to assigned carrier—UPS, FedEx, airline, truck
- Sort, inspect, load, candle, and grade eggs
- Actively participate in department training programs
- Gather samples for all loads being shipped, accordance with N.O.P.A
- Examine all deliveries at receipt to check that containers are not damaged and that the consignment corresponds to the order
- Immediately identify specific storage measures and ensure goods/products are stored in accordance of written instructions/procedures
- Enter products received accurately and efficiently in our ERP system
- Perform the shipping of all goods and products using appropriate temperature management and sufficient packing to provide quality transport
- Ensure that all required documentation will be complete and accurate
- Maintain receiving and shipping docks in an orderly/free of clutter fashion and clean/sanitize according to sanitation logs for these areas
Qualifications for shipping technician
- Minimum Grade 12 Diploma and 3-7 years directly related experience preferably within a GXP environment
- Experience working in a regulated environment (Pharmaceutical industry) is preferred
- Previous training in the requirements of GDP for distribution activities
- Computer skills – MRP, SAP, MS Office
- A minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience required (resume & application must demonstrate at least 2 years full time work experience)
- Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a shipping technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for shipping technician
- Ship new store and relocation equipment according to scheduled deadlines
- Responsible for receiving and storing equipment
- Responsible for timely and accurate picking, packaging, and shipping of IS hardware to stores and field service technicians, via UPS, using service orders and/or verbal instructions
- Ensure that shipped and returned equipment is processed
- Properly receive purchase orders of IS hardware using the inventory system
- Accurately record product serial numbers, while maintaining work areas in a clean, neat and orderly condition
- Perform a variety of shipping and receiving duties in accordance with prescribed procedures
- Receive and record units, parts and accessories ordered or returned for repair, service and/or stock
- Visually inspect goods received and route for storage, repair and/or service
- Fill and pack orders and repairs for shipment to customers
Qualifications for shipping technician
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card)
- Must be ERT qualified or be able to be qualified
- Must have Coast Guard Tankerman license or be able to obtain
- Work a 12 hour rotating shift
- Must or be willing to obtain fork truck license
- Must be able to pass a Drug Screen and DMV Check
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a shipping technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for shipping technician
- Adheres to shipping schedule and manages daily work assignments to prioritize loads and ensure accuracy for shipment to USPS
- Utilizes the Oracle Transportation Management system to properly generate required shipping and postal documentation
- Performs any other tasks as assigned by facility leadership to meet overall objectives of the organization
- Weighs and puts in proper location all finished goods following company/department guidelines
- Loads postal trucks with finished goods
- Safely and efficiently uses of company equipment needed to carry out job functions
- Develops excellent rapport with postal personnel assigned to this facility
- Requires manual handling materials of weights up to and including 50 lbs
- Coordinates the daily routine work of shipping operations including procedure compliance, material-handling priorities
- Responds to inquiries from other departments regarding Shipping information within a timely manner
Qualifications for shipping technician
- A minimum of 6 months’ work experience needed
- Able to read, write and count accurately
- Constant walking/standing
- Constant lifting less than 30 lbs but occasionally lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
- Able to operate forklifts and pallet jacks
- Inspection of glass wafers being produced at all of the locations (Will be trained)