Lead Shipping Clerk

About the role

This position will be responsible for coordinating all Domestic orders processed through the company. The Lead Shipping Clerk will be a vital liaison between the Distribution Manager and the warehouse team, involved in all components of the shipping department. This person is responsible for leading and coordinating the Domestic Pick/Pack/Ship area, as well as the accuracy of the inventory and transactions within the inventory system. This person will lead and follow all inventory processes and procedures with an emphasis on quality, accuracy, and continuous workflow. This person will be required to participate in all physical inventory activities and operate a pallet jack and forklift.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00/9:30am – 5:30/6:00pm

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an extremely high level of understanding of the inventory/order processing system in Oracle, UPS WorldShip, and FedEx Ship Manager, with the ability to train less experienced members of the staff
• Lead and apply the research of inaccuracies and suggest corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Demonstrates the ability to lead others and work independently and achieve a high level of work volume and accuracy
• Demonstrates an extremely high level of shipping and required documentation knowledge
• Required to be cross trained to the Shipping Clerk description to assist with picking of orders
• Responsible for the integrity of the inventory system data for assigned areas of responsibility
• Responsibility to maintain records as required by the quality system
• Lead and coordinate with team members to identify and communicate product/material issues and shortages that may disrupt sales orders
• Lead and coordinate the responsibility for the organization and cleanliness of assigned inventory areas
• Lead and coordinate improving processes throughout the department and willingness to teach others
• Regular and predictable work performance
• Ability to work under fast-paced conditions
• Ability to make decisions and use good judgment
• Ability to prioritize various duties and multitask as required
• Ability to successfully work with others
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 3-year knowledge of AtriCure products and related technical information or 3+ years of experience in a shipping lead, shipping supervisor, or similar warehouse leadership role
• Great computer/data entry skills
• Exceptional organizational and verbal communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Maintains professional interactions with customers and employees
• Seeks out opportunities to learn new skills and acquire information

Preferred qualifications

• FedEx and/or UPS shipping experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 3 years’ experience working with inventory and making transactions in Oracle
• Proficient knowledge of cGMP and ISO standards

Other requirements

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, or stand as needed
• Ability to occasionally bend and push/pull as needed
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits

• Medical & Dental coverage beginning day 1 of employment
• 401K with company match
• 30 days of paid Parental Leave (in addition to maternity leave) for new moms and dads
• Volunteer Time Off
• Pet Insurance
• On-site fitness center and cafeteria access for corporate-based employees