Shipping Clerk I

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Shipping Clerk I to manage outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. The role involves picking, packing, and processing shipments while maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in warehousing, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in warehousing preferred.
• Must be licensed to operate forklifts and order picker.
• Must obtain certification to ship hazardous materials within one year.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all outbound shipments including picking, packing and processing.
• Maintain files and records of shipping documents for domestic and international transactions.
• Operate forklifts and order picker safely.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Shipping Clerk I

Job Locations

US-OH-Cincinnati

Company

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

Department

Operations

# of Openings

1

About Meridian

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

Job Summary

The Shipping Clerk I position is responsible for all outbound shipments including picking, packing and processing, as well as verifying and maintaining records on outgoing shipments.

Key Duties

Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, etc.
• Picking, packing and processing all outgoing shipments.
• Post weights, shipping charges and prepare material for shipping.
• Palletizing, shrink-wrapping, loading prepare material for shipment.
• Maintain files and records of shipping documents for domestic and international transactions.
• Operates forklifts and order picker and all other warehouse equipment in a safe and cautious manner.
• Responsible for preparing documentation for hazardous material shipments.
• Responsible for stocking finished goods into slot locations in finished goods coolers, assuring proper storage.
• Comply with FDA, QSR and ISO regulations as required.
• Physically counts all items on daily cycle count list.
• May be required to work non-standard shifts and weekends to support department needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience in warehousing preferred.
• Previous FDA regulated environment experience preferred.
• Must be self starter, detail oriented and organized and be able to prioritize and balance workloads and meet strict critical deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be licensed to operate the forklifts and order picker.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills along with excellent customer service and satisfaction skills.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Must be able to work additional hours outside the normal work shift to support department needs (evenings and weekends).
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting with peers and other departments in a cross functional setting.
• Computer proficiency (Word and Excel) previous materials handling applications (MAPICS) desirable.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and analyzing skills.
• Must obtain certification to ship hazardous materials/DOT compliant within one year of hire.

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. (USA Only)*