Shipping & Receiving Associate

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroLogix is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant shipment and receipt of materials at our biotech manufacturing site. You will prepare domestic and international shipments, maintain shipping documentation, coordinate carriers, and safeguard temperature-sensitive products throughout transit.

This role supports the Core Operations team and requires attention to detail, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and experience with ERP systems and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of shipping and receiving experience, preferably in biotech, pharmaceutical, medical-device, or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of carrier systems, shipping documentation, packaging, and inventory transactions.
• Experience with international, temperature-controlled, or hazardous-material shipments preferred.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet daily shipping deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, label, and ship customer orders accurately.
• Prepare shipping documents, including packing lists, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork.
• Coordinate parcel, freight, expedited, and temperature-controlled shipments.
• Follow cold-chain, hazardous-material, and applicable DOT/IATA shipping requirements.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and inspect shipments for damage or discrepancies.
• Complete inventory transactions and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records in the ERP system.
• Communicate shipment delays, documentation issues, and material discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and inspection-ready shipping and receiving area.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Documentation

Inventory transactions

Hazardous materials

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Join EnviroLogix and you’ll be a part of a team that is pushing diagnostic boundaries forward in the life science laboratories, grain markets and the food supply chain. We value the diverse knowledge and experience of all team members and seek cross‑functional teams at every level. From the beginning, our motivation has been to create breakthrough diagnostic technologies, seeking innovative ways to help customers solve their problems. The drive to pioneer advancements continues today, as we develop smart, simple diagnostic technology.

Job Description

The Shipping & Receiving Associate ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant shipment and receipt of materials for a biotech manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for preparing domestic and international shipments, maintaining shipping documentation, coordinating carriers, and protecting temperature‑sensitive products throughout transit. This role is a key member of the Core Operations team here at EnviroLogix, a global leader in the production of diagnostic testing for the agriculture industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, label, and ship customer orders accurately.
• Prepare shipping documents, including packing lists, bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs paperwork.
• Coordinate parcel, freight, expedited, and temperature‑controlled shipments.
• Follow cold‑chain, hazardous‑material, and applicable DOT/IATA shipping requirements.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and inspect shipments for damage or discrepancies.
• Complete inventory transactions and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records in the ERP system.
• Communicate shipment delays, documentation issues, and material discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and inspection‑ready shipping and receiving area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of shipping and receiving experience, preferably in biotech, pharmaceutical, medical‑device, or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of carrier systems, shipping documentation, packaging, and inventory transactions.
• Experience with international, temperature‑controlled, or hazardous‑material shipments preferred.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate material‑handling equipment safely.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $20.00 - $24.00/hour.

Compensation is determined in good faith based on several factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, requirements of the position, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology. Our experienced staff closely monitors global issues in the food production chain, finding solutions to challenges before they even arise.

Founded in 1996, EnviroLogix opened a second office in Brazil in 2007 and was purchased by Ensign‑Bickford Industries, Inc. in 2010.

From the beginning, our motivation has been to create breakthrough diagnostic technologies, seeking innovative ways to help customers solve their problems. The drive to pioneer advancements continues today, as we develop smart, simple diagnostic technology.

EnviroLogix’ rapid growth has been fueled by our reputation as a dependable partner and sustained by exceptional customer service and support.

Join EnviroLogix and you’ll be a part of a team that is pushing diagnostic boundaries forward in the life science laboratories, grain markets and the food supply chain. We value the diverse knowledge and experience of all team members and seek cross‑functional teams at every level. And, we take pride in being a fun and friendly place to work – whether on a company outing to set sail across Casco Bay or just shooting hoops in the parking lot, we offer many ways to connect that go beyond the lab and the office.

As a part of the Ensign‑Bickford family of companies, we share a common set of core values.