Shipping & Receiving Associate III - Shift

Position: Shipping & Receiving Associate III - Flexible Shift
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate III. The Shipping and Receiving Associate III will report to the Supervisor, Distribution and will coordinate complex Blood Typing Solutions shipments including the management of shipments from GDS San Diego to multiple destinations. This role is also responsible for performing a variety of tasks in a warehouse environment involving the handling and storing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking individuals with at least 2-4 years of shipping and receiving experience, preferrably have prior experience working with carriers for international shipments (Latin America, Brasil, etc). SAP knowledge and experience is a preferred.

The shift for the Shipping and Receiving Associate II will primarily be 1st shift (start time varies between 5-6:30am). We are looking for candidates with flexible shift schedules.

Primary Responsibilities for role:

• Manages temperature-controlled, inventoried material in multiple warehouse locations.
• Performs Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transactions in SAP.
• Processes Transfer Orders (TO's), Goods Receipts (GR's).
• Operates various manual and motorized warehouse equipment.
• Reprioritizes tasks based on unexpected changes in the schedule and business needs
• Maintains training requirements.
• Maintains warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Maintains inventory accuracy.
• Notifies management if materials experience temperatures out of specification.
• Coordinates transfer and reconciliation of materials between facilities and completes required documentation.
• Inter- and intradepartmental interaction.
• Performs, plans, coordinates material and/or equipment transfers between warehouse locations, as required.
• Leads shipping/receiving activities.
• Authorized to operate the company vehicle to deliver/retrieve raw materials, semi-finished goods or finished goods and ensures temperature remains within specification.
• Proficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (i.e. familiar with controls, functionalities and material management)
• Identifies when issues arise, presents possible solutions and seeks approval.
• Trains new colleagues and ensures processes are being followed.
• Assigned to special projects and/or activities.
• Coordinates, supports and delegates daily workload
• Generates progress reports to Supervisor/Manager
• Direct interaction with external customers such as business suppliers
• Regularly engages with Supply Chain
• Representative during meetings
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal and external audits
• Expected to lead other team members
• Mentors new team members and provides feedback
• Monitors, orders and manages non-inventory supply requirements for Warehouse and/or Distribution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; computer knowledge and use of email and system applications; organizational skills; attention to detail; strong mathematic skills; knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); able to adapt to changing environments; able to communicate effectively among peers; good customer service interaction; able to meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment; knowledge of dangerous goods and/or hazardous material handling;

knowledge of regulatory requirements for shipping activities; ability to prioritize daily workloads; independent-thinking and solution oriented.

Education

Typically requires a high school diploma or AA with related experience

Experience

2-4 years in related experience (i.e. fast-paced, high demand, high throughput environment) with high school diploma or 2-3 years in related experience with AA. Must have at least…