Shipping Associate

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

As a Shipping Associate based in The Woodlands, Texas, you will ensure customer orders are accurately processed, packaged, and shipped in a timely, quality-conscious manner. This hands-on role involves performing vital quality control and order coherence checks, executing shipping tasks according to the production schedule, and closing out daily operations. You will handle a diverse range of domestic and international shipments, including aliquots, DNA, RNA, outsourced orders, and miscellaneous materials, while occasionally providing training and guidance to new team members

Responsibilities include the following:

Label products accurately, making sure all quality and quantity requirements are spot-on

Package domestic and international shipments securely to protect products from any damage during transit

Ship orders on time while following customer preferences and keeping up with federal, state, and carrier rules

Correctly file all required agency paperwork, including commercial invoices, SEDs, TSCA forms, and tariff codes

Own your daily responsibilities by meeting deadlines, keeping error rates low, staying safe, and chipping in on team meetings and projects

Keep other teams in the loop by following up with production and customer service on any order inquiries or issues

Maintain high quality standards and always keep safety top of mind while working

Collaborate with the team on CAPA closures to help troubleshoot issues and prevent them from happening again

Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Mon - Fri

Physical Attributes:

Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed by procedure

Lifting up to 40lbs, twisting, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, pushing and/or pulling

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

1+ year of administrative or shipping/distribution experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ year of work experience in administration, shipping or logistics

Excellent communication and people skills

Computer skills: MS Office, MS Excel, SAP (a plus); Knowledge of various carrier computers

RSREMD

Pay Range for this position - $21.00 - $35.00/Hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click  here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!