Distribution Clerk

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a Distribution Clerk to be responsible for ensuring that all shipping and receiving documents and functions are completed accurately and on time. Communicates with customers as required and, with the Transportation Department, develops inbound and outbound freight schedules.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 10: 00 am-6:30 pm.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.

Responsibilities

Work with the Warehouse or Transportation Manager to schedule inbound and outbound freight to meet warehouse operations and capacity needs.; Ensures proper labels and tickets have been applied before shipping.; Maintains good security habits at dock doors.; Assists with loading and unloading trucks as needed, operates a forklift, crane, and truck as needed.; Complies with OSHA and other appropriate standards.; Ensures the accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents.; Gathers and maintains all data and records related to shipping and receiving activities.; Enters data into systems.; Ensures receiving counts match packing lists and purchase orders, and shipping counts match picking documents.; Assists in resolving any discrepancies.; Collects all inbound freight documentation and routes it to the proper record-keeping unit.; Directs and oversees the pallet control and exchange program.; Participate in cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy.; Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.; Experience: 1-2 years of experience required.; Experience with shipping and receiving operations is also necessary.; Experience with Microsoft Office.; Requires good judgment and decision-making ability.; Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.; Basic math skills required.; Ability to operate a forklift, crane, and truck as needed.; Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Word and Excel.