Shipping Clerk

About the role

Harvard Bioscience is looking for a Shipping Clerk with experience in International Shipping a plus. The qualified candidate will verify and keep accurate records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepare items for shipment by performing shipping duties, and maintain working knowledge of international shipping including export compliance. Commercial invoicing, AES/EEI filing, FedEx/UPS/DHL shipping processes are required. This role requires on-site attendance in the Holliston, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Compare identifying information and counts, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determine method of shipment.
• Affix shipping labels on packed cartons.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers.
• Insert items into containers.
• Post weights and shipping charges.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages.
• Route items to departments.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operate tier lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Perform other shipping duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Team player with attention to detail.
• Shipping experience, including international shipping.
• Knowledge of internet software, inventory software, and Microsoft Office suite.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 11 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.