Shipping Specialist/Forklift Operator

Colorcon®; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorcon, a leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, seeks a Shipping Specialist/Forklift Operator to manage outbound logistics and ensure timely order fulfillment. The role requires proficiency in inventory control, labeling, and operating forklifts. Ideal candidates should possess a High School Diploma and relevant shipping experience, along with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Company-wide bonus program

Three medical plans

100% company-paid Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Fitness and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Corporate Social Responsibility Groups

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement up to $8,000

401(k) Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in shipping or inventory control position.
• Physical ability to lift 50lbs and operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Handle outbound traffic activities for customer orders.
• Label and package finished goods according to standards.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Math Skills

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Oracle Applications

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Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated

Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making

Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can

Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals

Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do

Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
  
  

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The Shipping Specialist is responsible for handling outbound traffic activities. Position is responsible for ensuring that customer orders are processed accurately and on time. Must also prioritize in order to meet expected ship dates and accurately label and pack orders. Position is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory through precise transactions and cycle counting.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ship finished goods and raw materials.
• Label and package finished goods in accordance with regulatory standards and customer specific requirements.
• Operate fork truck, company vehicles, pallet wrapper and other material handling equipment.
• Operate computer (Oracle applications) to process orders, generate labels, and post shipments.
• Perform timed (independent) inventory cycle counts with record keeping and reporting responsibilities.
• Maintain safe clean work environment.
• Create bills of lading and contact carriers.
• Develop proficiency with Shipping Coordinator responsibilities, including.
• Allocate orders and generate shipment paperwork.
• Assist with freight tariffs and audit invoice charges from various logistics partners.
• Coordinate freight routing with Colorcon’s logistics partners.
• Obtain the best and most efficient freight cost for Colorcon’s “out of scope” freight movements with carriers.
• Handle and communicate all Export logistics arrangements, including scheduling of containers, preparing customs documents and send to appropriate parties.
• Assist with the management of SR’s and freight claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a shipping, warehouse or inventory control position required.
• Must possess the physical ability to lift 50lbs, push/pull up to 1000lbs using pallet jack type equipment.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must have good math & reading comprehension skills, ability to follow instructions, and be detailed oriented.
• Must successfully obtain IATA/DOT certification.
  
  

Location:

420 Moyer Blvd.

North Wales, Pennsylvania, 19486

United States

Hourly - 0.00 - 0.00

Colorcon participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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