Senior Shipping and Receiving Specialist - New York Blood Center Inc

Overview

At New York Blood Center, one of the most comprehensive blood centers in the world, our focus is on cultivating excellence by merging cutting-edge innovation with diligent customer service, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive program and service development. Join us as we work towards meeting and exceeding the growing needs of our diverse communities, further our lifesaving strategic goals in a rapidly changing environment, and expand our impact on the local, national, and global communities we serve.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the shipping and receiving of all products and supplies for the Blood Center, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of shipments.  It is also responsible for delivering all inventory orders and supplies to designated laboratories and work areas, maintaining adequate and accurate inventory levels, conducting monthly inventory counts, and handling discrepancies.

• Unloading and maintaining shipment integrity through obtaining proper documentation.
• Obtains signed packing slips from business units.
• Orders shipping supplies as directed.
• Logs purchase orders and enter shipping and receiving information into computerized shipments.
• Maintains inventory records of all supplies/products in receiving area.
• Provide positive customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Examines shipping containers for damage prior to accepting them for delivery.
• Manages all damaged products according to established procedures.
• Assures products received are correct in description and quantity by comparing the packing slip against the purchase order. Manages all discrepancies according to established procedures.
• Distributes products to departments and performs all record keeping functions associated with product distribution.
• Performs inventory cycle counts and audits to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Address inventory discrepancies, reporting any issues to the supervisor.
• Performs tasks associated with purchasing such as product receiving, product distribution, product procurement, generating purchase orders, matching up purchase orders with bills of lading, management of manufacturer recalls and related data entry functions.
• Assures that items are received properly and added into the inventory system accurately.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA & FDA regulations as applicable.
• Reviews all documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Works on projects and/or teams as may be assigned.
• Ensures receiving area is clean and organized.
• Any related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Experience:

• Five years of experience in a warehouse, shipping and receiving, or closely related field.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Forklift certification a plus or willing to be trained.

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the requirements listed above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed hiring rate is $26.00p/hr. to $29.00p/hr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.