Coordinator, Shipping

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Coordinates the shipping process and ensures that packages are prepared for shipment in a timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• 1.    
• Coordinates the shipping of Merit's products from the warehouse by:
• a.    
• Overseeing the Shipping Clerks and making sure that information is correct on picking and packing slips;
• b.    
• Verifies the accuracy of the Shipping Clerk's work on a random basis to ensure that packages are being shipped correctly;
• c.    
• Pulling, picking, and packing orders for shipment and verifying information to avoid incorrect shipments;
• d.    
• Weighing packages and placing shipping labels on packages which correspond with the customers shipment method request.
• 2.    
• Coordinates the organization and cleaning of the warehouse, and verifies that product packages are in their correct location.
• 3.    
• Pulls and packs international product orders and coordinates with international shipping companies to ensure the delivery of international orders.
• 4.    
• Pulls and packs sample orders for the Marketing and Sales Departments.
• 5.    
• Works on special projects for the Warehouse Manager as needed.
• 6.    
• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.

  ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•     Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.Writing
•     SittingStanding
•     BendingVisual acuity
•     Color perceptionDepth perception
•     ReadingField of vision/peripheral
•     Fine motor skillsNoiseSUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•     Education equivalent to a High School diploma.Work related experience equivalent to two years of previous warehouse experience, with three months of warehouse supervisory experience preferred.
•     Must be able to operate a forklift safely.Ability to be neat and organized and pay extreme attention to detail.
•     Must be able to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines in a timely manner.Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work well with others.
•     Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

  COMPETENCIES

  Product shipping coordination
•     Picking/packing slip accuracyShipment order pulling/picking/packing/verification 
•     Package weighing/shipping label placementWarehouse organization and cleaning coordination/product package location verification
•     Product order pulling and packingSpecial projects

  COMMENTS

  Infectious Control Risk Category III:

  The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

  As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

  * Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

  * Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

  * Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

  * Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

  * Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

  * 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

  * 401K | Health Savings Account

  To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.