Shipping Representative

Henry Schein; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in Sparks, NV to manifest and verify customer orders, pack shipments, and ensure safe handling of hazmat items. You will load trucks, secure loads, and maintain a clean, compliant workspace while supporting project work and policy adherence.

The role requires basic warehousing knowledge, the ability to read and follow instructions, and strong attention to detail. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic warehousing operations.
• Able to pass machine driver safety training for required equipment.
• Good reading, writing, math and computer skills.
• Good communication (written/verbal) skills.
• Detail oriented and accountable for accurate decisions under guidelines.
• Good problem-solving and ability to follow instructions under stress and mix of tasks.
• Ability to read fine print and differentiate products with similar characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Manifests customer orders.
• Verifies products selected for orders and checks off on packing lists.
• Packs orders neatly and correctly for shipment.
• Identify hazmat products and process hazmat shipments.
• Report errors in product selection or quantity and correct orders before shipment.
• Load trucks with customer shipments on skids.
• Install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Dispose of empty boxes and packaging to maintain a safe, clean workplace.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
• Adhere to company standards for quantity and quality of work and company policies.

Skills

Warehousing basics

Safety training

Reading & writing

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Product recognition

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manifests customer orders.
• Verifies products selected for customer orders and checks off as appropriate on packing lists.
• Packs all orders neatly and correctly in box or envelope to ensure quality.
• Properly identify hazmat product and be able to process hazmat shipments.
• Reports any error in product selection or quantity to appropriate team member or area and/or corrects the order as necessary before shipment.
• Loads truck with customer shipments on skids in brick wall formation.
• Installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Disposes of empty boxes, packaging, and shipment materials appropriately to maintain safe and clean working conditions.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required.
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures including WorldWide Business Standards.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and Compensation: Knowledge of basic warehousing operations preferred.
• To the extent this job is performed in Sparks, the hourly rate to be offered is $19.25.
• For internal promotions, this position will be offered an increase of $1.25 to a current employee's hourly rate.
• For internal transfers, there will be no change to a current employee's hourly rate.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Ability to pass machine driver safety training for all required equipment.
  • Good reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
  • Good communication (written/verbal) skills.
  • Detail oriented and accountable for making accurate decisions under set guidelines.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions, work under stress, and handle multiple assignments.
  • Ability to read fine print and differentiate products with similar characteristics (size, color, vendor code).
• Other: High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or comparable work experience.

Henry Schein, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you are unable or limited in your ability to complete the application process, including the use or access of www.henryschein.com/careers, as a result of a physical or mental impairment, you can request reasonable accommodations.

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Over 90 years ago Henry Schein borrowed $500 to start a corner pharmacy in Queens, New York, nearly 30 miles from Melville, New York, where our corporate headquarters resides today. In the depths of the Great Depression, Henry and his wife Esther made a bold bet on their future all while living their values of helping health happen and caring for their team and the community they served. Their belief paid off far beyond what Henry and Esther might have dared to imagine in 1932. Henry Schein is now a Fortune 500 Company powered by a network of people and technology to be the world’s leading provider of health care products, services and solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Since our founding we have stayed true to Henry and Esther’s values which has allowed us to evolve, expand, and grow our Company. Now serving more than 1 million customers in 33 countries and territories, the Company’s network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. We invite you to join approximately 25,000 Team Schein Members, who are critical to our success and are at the core of our Team Schein Values as our founders would have wanted. We live those values by ensuring that our culture focuses on the wellness of our team, which we accomplish by providing a safe space for individuals to develop and contribute authentically, with opportunities to give back to society and the communities where we live and work. No matter the role you are seeking, we encourage you to come be a part of a team that makes the world a healthier place. Henry Schein embraces diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

It is important to us to offer different types of work arrangements. Please see the types we offer below:

• Work From Home: Work is performed directly from the TSM's home office.
• Hybrid: Time is scheduled between working from a TSM home office and at a company facility, as required.
• Onsite: Work is performed exclusively at a company facility.
• Field: Position requires traveling to different locations within a specific geographic territory, as assigned.