Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

The Receiving Technician I is responsible for mastering and understanding all aspects of the warehouse (including but not limited to): receiving, meeting safety requirements, monitoring all deliveries and shipments, and ensuring all shipments for goods in-bound and out-bound are packed and received according to IATA guidelines.  

. Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming shipment to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring all proper documentation (CoA’s, Export documents, Invoice, etc.) is included within each shipment
• Ensure all transactions in MAPICS/XA are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for monitoring inventory levels for all packing materials and the communication to re-order as required
• Responsible for shipping/receiving analysis as required to drive process improvements
• Picking, Packing, and Processing all return shipments
• Post weights, shipping charges, and prepare materials for shipping
• Responsible for ensuring materials pulled and packed match catalog and lot numbers, package sizes, and quantity
• Will be responsible for owning the investigation and successful complaint closure for shipping or receiving related errors
• Will be required to serve as the second sign off on picking lists
• Will be responsible for using FedEx Ship Station equipment
• Responsible for ensuring products are packed in proper temperature ranges
• May be required to work non-standard shifts and weekends to support department needs
• Responsible for ensuring 5S initiatives are successful in the warehouse
• Comply with FDA, QSR and ISO regulations as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical

• Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner.
• Able to view and operate a personal computer monitor or laptop screen, sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to exert up to seventy-five (75) pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Able to work in fast-paced environment with a high-volume workload and frequent, short deadlines that may require more than a 40-hour work week to meet established deadlines.

• High School Diploma plus 2+ years’ experience in warehousing or administration.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, work instructions, product specifications, inspection standards, and sampling charts.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work inside refrigerators and freezers with the temperature ranging from 2C to -80C.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, and to deploy critical thinking skills to make decisions and solve problems.
• Experience working with manual and electronic Quality Management Documentation Systems, such as MasterControl™ or similar.
• Proficient user of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related electronic data management and reporting platforms.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, and to work quickly and accurately to produce a variety of time-sensitive work products.

*We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. (USA Only)*