Distribution Clerk

- United States - VWR International; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Distribution Clerk to ensure shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. You will coordinate with the Transportation Department to schedule inbound and outbound freight and verify accurate labels, tickets, and records at the dock.

Responsibilities include data entry, cycle counts, inventory accuracy, and helping load/unload vehicles with forklift or crane as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience required.
• Experience with shipping and receiving operations is also necessary.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule inbound and outbound freight with Transportation or Warehouse Managers.
• Ensure proper labels and tickets are applied before shipping.
• Maintain security at dock doors and assist with loading/unloading trucks.
• Enter data accurately and reconcile packing lists with orders.
• Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy as needed.
• Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Quality/compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Distribution Clerk to be responsible for ensuring that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. Communicates with customers as required and, with the Transportation Department, develops inbound and outbound freight schedules.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 10: 00 am-6:30 pm.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience required.
• Experience with shipping and receiving operations is also necessary.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Additional Qualifications:

• Requires good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to operate a forklift, crane, and truck as needed.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Word and Excel.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Work with the Warehouse or Transportation Manager to schedule inbound and outbound freight to meet warehouse operations and capacity needs.
• Ensures proper labels and tickets have been applied before shipping.
• Maintains good security habits at dock doors.
• Assists with loading and unloading trucks as needed; operates a forklift, crane, and truck as needed.
• Complies with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
• Ensures the accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents.
• Gathers and maintains all data and records related to shipping and receiving activities.
• Enters data into systems.
• Ensures receiving counts match packing lists and purchase orders, and shipping counts match picking documents.
• Assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• Collects all inbound freight documentation and routes it to the proper record-keeping unit.
• Directs and oversees the pallet control and exchange program.
• Participate in cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$35,500.00 - $56,925.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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