Lead Shipping & Logistics Specialist

Dock Specialist

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our dedicated Dock Specialist team in Unity Lab Services, where we ensure seamless logistics and support tailored to our customers' unique needs. We're seeking an organized Dock Specialist to manage shipping and receiving operations. You'll be the point of contact for customers and carriers, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all dock and shipping activities.

A day in the Life:

• Coordinate and manage the shipment of materials to other sites and collaborators, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare and review shipping documents, including bills of lading, shipping labels, and customs documentation, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper coordination and execution of shipments.
• Communicate with internal and external partners, including freight forwarders and carriers, to schedule and track shipments, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of all shipments, including tracking numbers, delivery confirmations, and any relevant documentation.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of shipping supplies, such as boxes, labels, and packing materials, ensuring adequate stock is maintained.
• Identify and resolve any issues or delays in the shipping process, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to find timely solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant shipping regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of shipping-related policies, procedures, and standard operating protocols.
• Provide regular reports and updates to management on shipping activities, including metrics, performance, and any potential risks or opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Shipping Coordinator or similar role, preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of shipping regulations, including domestic and international requirements, customs procedures, and hazardous materials handling.
• Proficient in using shipping software and systems, such as Fed Ex, UPS, or DHL, to schedule and track shipments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring all shipping documents and records are complete and error-free.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving shipping-related issues.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to lift and move heavy packages, as required.

Keys to Success:

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• 3+ years of work experience in material handling: warehousing, shipping, and/or receiving is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a safety-first approach.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting shipping labels (DOT labeling), with the ability to be trained in the operation of pallet jacks and lift gates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.
• Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.
• The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.
• Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.
• Overtime work may also be necessary.

As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher's pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher's criteria.

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