Shipping Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective This position is responsible for performing all daily activities within the Shipping Department and is cross trained to help picking when needed. Salary Starting at $16.00 hourly based on experience plus twice a year bonuses Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 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 Required Education and Experience Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) Warehouse shipping experience a plus but not required 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 Eligibility Qualifications Requirements upon hire (or within 90 days): NJ Pharmacy Technician License PTCB Certification or completion of Stokes Healthcare’s internal training class Competencies Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Technical Capacity Teamwork Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job operates primarily in a controlled laboratory environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking. Language Skills Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills 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. Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where substantial standardization exists. Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. May need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion This position is moderately active and requires standing and walking for a majority of the shift. Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Disclaimer The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. AAP/EEO Statement Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.