Shipping Specialist

Shipping Specialist

Colorcon is a world leader in the design and development of specialty excipients for solid oral dosages for the pharmaceutical and nutritional industries. We deliver superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance, and reliably supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way we want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company-paid Dental insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Group (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Employees earn up to 17 days of PTO in their first year
• Nine Paid Holidays, plus One Personal Holidays for employees to assign at their choosing

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Summary

The Shipping Specialist is responsible for handling outbound traffic activities. Position is responsible for ensuring that customer orders are processed accurately and on time. Must also prioritize in order to meet expected ship dates and accurately label and pack orders. Position is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory through precise transactions and cycle counting.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ship finished goods and raw materials.
• Label and package finished goods in accordance with regulatory standards and customer specific requirements.
• Operate fork truck, company vehicles, pallet wrapper and other material handling equipment.
• Operate computer (Oracle applications) to process orders, generate labels, and post shipments.
• Perform timed (independent) inventory cycle counts with record keeping and reporting responsibilities.
• Maintain safe clean work environment.
• Create bills of lading and contact carriers.
Develop proficiency with Shipping Coordinator responsibilities, including.

• Allocate orders and generate shipment paperwork.
• Assist with freight tariffs and audit invoice charges from various logistics partners.
• Coordinate freight routing with Colorcon’s logistics partners.
• Obtain the best and most efficient freight cost for Colorcon’s “out of scope” freight movements with carriers.
• Handle and communicate all Export logistics arrangements, including scheduling of containers, preparing customs documents and send to appropriate parties.
Assist with the management of SR’s and freight claims.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a shipping, warehouse or inventory control position required.
• Must possess the physical ability to lift 50lbs, push/pull up to 1000lbs using pallet jack type equipment.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment
• Must have good math & reading comprehension skills, ability to follow instructions, and be detailed oriented.
• Must successfully obtain IATA/DOT certification.

2nd shift: 10AM-6:30PM, Monday-Friday

Location:
420 Moyer Blvd
North Wales, Pennsylvania, 19486
United States