Lead Shipping Clerk (1st Shift)

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.The Lead Shipping Clerk is a key role in the Warehouse department, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely shipment and receiving of products to Warehouse. This position involves strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Lead Shipping Clerk plays a crucial role in maintaining Warehouse shipments efficiency, quality standards, and ongoing training and development. The Lead Shipping Clerk will be responsible for partnering with internal and external customers to ensure efficient and accurate shipping operations. This role also requires a strong emphasis on fostering a safety-first culture, ensuring that all Warehouse Shipping functions are conducted with a high level of attention to safety protocols and procedures.Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday)Responsibilities:

Warehouse:

Receive and process incoming orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information

Prepare shipping documents, including packing slips, bill of lading, and shipping labels.

Verify product quantities and quality before packaging for shipment or receiving

Coordinate with Warehouse Colleagues to ensure timely shipping and receiving of orders

Coordinate transfers and sample/stability product request

Arrange transportation and schedule pick-ups with shipping carriers

Track and monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery

Resolve any shipping- related issues or discrepancies with carriers

Maintain accurate records of all shipments, filing of all documents, including tracking numbers and delivery confirmations

Assist in inventory management by conducting regular checks and reporting discrepancies

Operate lift truck or uses hand truck to move shipments from loading dock or work area

Operate software related to UPS Shipping systems, AS400, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word etc.

Performs other duties as assigned

Operates lift truck or uses hand truck to move shipments from loading dock to storage or work area.

Performs internal audits unpacks and examines incoming shipments, records damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages

Performs other duties as assigned

Safety and Compliance:

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Promote a safe working environment and enforce safety protocols.

Conduct regular safety inspections and address any potential hazards or risks.

Educate team members on safety procedures and best practices.

Quality Control:

Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated in the Quality Management System (QMS), On-the-job training manual (OJT) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Conduct regular quality checks and inspections to ensure product conformity.

Records damages, shortages and corresponds with carriers/ shippers to rectify damages and shortages

Training staff on all Department S.O.P

Identify and address any deviations or non-conformities in the Warehouse process.

Assist with completion of NCR (Non-Conformance Reporting) & Destruction Workflow

Collaborate with the quality assurance team to resolve quality-related issues.

Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement among the production team.

Requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Ability to operate software related to in-motion system, Postal Meter, UPS shipping systems, AS400/SAP shipping systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams

Prior shipping/receiving experience in a warehouse environment preferred

Ability to write simple correspondence and exercise basic mathematical skills

Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions

Physical ability to repetitively lift, stand, climb, bend, etc. within a manufacturing environment

Skills:

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Time management

Effective communication

Technical Skills

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