Shipping & Receiving Associate III - Flexibility Needed

Grifols, S.A; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

PTO

paid holidays

401(K) match

Job summary

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in San Diego, CA seeks a Shipping & Receiving Associate III to coordinate complex shipments, manage temperature-controlled materials, and perform ERP transactions in SAP. The role reports to the Supervisor, Distribution and requires 2–4 years of shipping/receiving experience, including familiarity with GMP in regulated environments.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–3:00 pm with potential swing shifts.

Job description

Shipping & Receiving Associate III - Flexibility Needed

Location: CA-San Diego, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: LOGISTICS

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate III. The Shipping and Receiving Associate III will report to the Supervisor, Distribution and will coordinate complex Blood Typing Solutions shipments including the management of shipments from GDS San Diego to multiple destinations. This role is also responsible for performing a variety of tasks in a warehouse environment involving the handling and storing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking individuals with at least 2-4 years of shipping and receiving experience, preferably have prior experience working with carriers forinternational shipments (Latin America, Brazil, etc). SAP knowledge and experience is preferred.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 1st shift - 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Flexibility needed for candidates to work other shifts based on business needs for coverage. Example, Swing Shift: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Primary Responsibilities for role:

• Manages temperature-controlled, inventoried material in multiple warehouse locations.
• Performs Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transactions in SAP.
• Processes Transfer Orders (TO's), Goods Receipts (GR's).
• Operates various manual and motorized warehouse equipment.
• Reprioritizes tasks based on unexpected changes in the schedule and business needs
• Maintains training requirements.
• Maintains warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Maintains inventory accuracy.
• Notifies management if materials experience temperatures out of specification.
• Coordinates transfer and reconciliation of materials between facilities and completes required documentation.
• Inter- and intradepartmental interaction.
• Performs, plans, coordinates material and/or equipment transfers between warehouse locations, as required.
• Leads shipping/receiving activities.
• Authorized to operate the company vehicle to deliver/retrieve raw materials, semi-finished goods or finished goods and ensures temperature remains within specification.
• Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (i.e. familiar with controls, functionalities and material management)
• Identifies when issues arise, presents possible solutions and seeks approval.
• Trains new colleagues and ensures processes are being followed.
• Assigned to special projects and/or activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; computer knowledge and use of email and system applications; organizational skills; attention to detail; strong mathematic skills; knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); able to adapt to changing environments; able to communicate effectively among peers; good customer service interaction; able to meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of dangerous goods and/or hazardous material handling; knowledge of regulatory requirements for shipping activities; ability to prioritize daily workloads; independent-thinking and solution oriented.

• Relies on acquired skills and experiences to accomplish assignments. Demonstrates an ability to resolve routing questions and/or issues as they arise.
• Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.

Education

Typically requires a high school diploma or AA with related experience

Experience

2-4 years in related experience (i.e. fast-paced, high demand, high throughput environment) with high school diploma or 2-3 years in related experience with AA. Must have at least 2 years of GMP experience in a regulated environment.

Equivalency

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level typicalrequires an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment or warehouse. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to occasional extreme cold below 32* in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Work is performed sitting or standing for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Occasionally walks, bends and twists neck and waist, may reach above or below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination and near vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.

May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 55 pounds in weight, and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 25 pounds in weight frequently or continuously. Additional requirements may include providing assistance to another employee in lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise manipulating objects 100 pounds or greater in weight. May move objects and/or materials using carts, lift trucks or pallet jacks. May work in 2-8C or -20C walk-in units for extended periods of time. Surrounded by a variety of constantly moving, motorized warehouse equipment. May handle dry ice to maintain proper storage temperature for frozen materials.

The est imated pay scale forShipping & Receiving Associate III role based inCalifornia, is $24-$29per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of thecompanybonus pool.

We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• life insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• andup to 5% 401(K) match
• tuition reimbursement

Final compensation packages willultimately dependon education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internalequityand market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.