Shipping Specialist (Summer 2027)

Promega; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Promega Corporation is offering a 3-month summer project position focused on coordinating literature and material for daily deliveries, and supporting SAP order processing and inventory management. The role emphasizes accurate order fulfillment, teamwork, and safe warehouse practices within a collaborative environment.

Under supervision, you will assist in PIT operation, participate in physical inventory, and help ensure timely, compliant shipments while embracing Promega’s ES&I principles and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Accuracy in completing orders is critical.
• Must be a team player with effective communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort, pull and stage deliveries (domestic/international) at appropriate temperature.
• Confirm and ship deliveries in SAP.
• Route orders accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace following standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and supervisors as needed.
• Assist in physical inventory and inventory management tasks.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) as trained.
• Contribute to inventory consolidation and reserve product with Materials Management.

Skills

Accuracy

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

**This is a 3-month summer project position.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Coordinate literature and material to fulfill deliveries daily. Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Independently handle day-to-day tasks and introductory SAP transactions including order processing and inventory management.

CORE DUTIES:

1. 1. Correctly sort, pull and stage domestic or international deliveries at appropriate temperature.
2. 2. Confirm and ship domestic or international deliveries in SAP.
3. 3. Correctly route all orders.
4. 4. Actively participate in workplace organization and follow organization standards to maintain a clean, safe work environment.
5. 5. Ability to recognize a problem and bring it to the Supervisor’s attention.
6. 6. Effectively communicate with people from other departments.
7. 7. Work with Materials Management to reserve product.
8. 8. Assist in physical inventory.
9. 9. Use Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT).
10. 10. Assist in consolidating and managing inventory.
11. 11. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.
12. 12. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.
13. 13. Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. High School diploma or proven work experience that ensures you are ready to be successful in this role.
2. 2. Accuracy in completing orders is critical.
3. 3. Must be a team player with effective communication skills.
4. 4. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Prior shipping or inventory experience.
2. 2. Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
3. 3. Previous PIT experience.
4. 4. Willingness to receive training to operate PIT.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. 1. Ability to move objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
2. 2. Ability to move one’s person easily and consistently.
3. 3. Ability to remain stationary for multiple hours at a time.
4. 4. Ability to move throughout a warehouse environment for multiple hours at a time.
5. 5. Ability to work with a computer in an interactive manner for extended periods of time.

At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.