Shipping and Receiving Technician

WELVISTA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Welvista in Columbia, SC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support shipping and inventory in the headquarters facility. Responsibilities include verifying shipments, choosing methods, packing medications, labeling, and maintaining delivery records.

The role requires a High School diploma, SC Board of Pharmacy licensure as Pharmacy Technician, State and PTCB certification, a valid SC driver's license, and prior shipping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Licensure with the SC Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician is required.
• State certification (PTCB) is required.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Prior shipping experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
• Determine shipment method based on routes, procedures, and rates.
• Package medications and affix shipping labels as required.
• Maintain shipping logs and inventory of materials; monitor fridge temps and generator runtimes.
• Serve as courier for designated locations and assist other tech duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

SC Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician licensure

PTCB certification

Valid SC driver’s license

Prior shipping experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Welvista Headquarters - Columbia, SC 29210

Responsibilities (major functions and accountabilities)

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Packages medications in appropriate bags or boxes in preparation for shipping
• Inserts items into packaging using ice packs, fillers, and protective padding as required.
• Affixes shipping labels on packages and any other identifying shipping information.
• Attaches identifying information and shipping instructions onto packages and mail.
• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and provides this information to the Inventory Manager.
• Routes items to departments.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving area to storage area.
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
• Unpacks incoming prescription shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and communicates discrepancies (communicates delivery date, receiving dates, packing slips)
• McKesson order up (PURCHASED product)
• Received order up (DONATED product)
• Manage expiration dates monthly
• Rotate product according to date
• Manage OOS and report to Inventory Manager and PIC
• Log, remove and sort expired product for inventory removal and destruction
• Assist in inventory integrity (walk shelves/pull forward/replenish stock)
• Keeps log of Fridge temperatures daily.
• Keeps log of generator runtime each Friday.
• Serves as courier for designated locations.
• Assist with other technician duties as specified in the pharmacy technician job description.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with fellow employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (list the minimum education, formal training, skills and experience required)

• High School diploma
• Licensure with the S. C. Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician
• State and PTCB certification
• Valid South Carolina drivers license and clean driving record
• Prior shipping experience preferred

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Licensure with the S. C. Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician
• Valid South Carolina drivers license and clean driving record.
• Prior shipping experience preferred