Shipping Clerk II

A Shipping Clerk II tracks, reviews, and monitors all incoming material and supplies used in production or resale products to ensure compliance to the appropriate standards. Responsible for assuring that all materials leaving the factory have passed quality testing and records are accurate and complete before releasing products to the appropriate department(s)

Schedule: M-F, 8:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: 8515 Miralani Drive San Diego, CA 92126

The day-to-day:

• Picks, packs, labels and ships customer orders, ensuring proper packaging and labeling according to product type and shipping process.
• Obtains product orders and processes them through the enterprise resource planning (ERP) QAD system, and transfers to appropriate departments. 
• Audits shipments prior to packing to ensure that the product being shipped matches the purchase order. 

• Accurately enters information for required shipping documentation.
• Follows department SOP’s and work instructions and adheres to customer and Argen standards. 
• Restocks inventory using a system called Kanban that prepares products for the next steps categorized by different categories including “Requested”, “In Progress” and “Done”
• Inputs orders into the shipping software for national and international orders for carriers including FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS and freight shipments.
• Accesses and pulls product orders out of the ERP system, QAD. 
• Assists in maintaining material inventory standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area.
• Cross trains in other areas to learn Supply Chain processes. 
• Ability to Pick Product, Scan Accurately, Review QAD Transactions for Accuracy. 
• Package according to requirements 
• Process order correctly through various Shipping Software (X-Carrier etc) 
• Identify inventory Inaccuracy 
• Process Invoicing per Due Report / Pre-Shipper 
• Tracking of Shipments 
• Transactions, QAD, troubleshooting ability. Root Cause. 
• Schedule shipments via carriers (DHL / FedEx etc) 
• Performs Consolidation Process (Digital Fulfillment) 

• Handles International / Equipment Shipments (DC / Oberlin) 

• Collaborates with Customer Care addressing shipping / invoice issues 
• Communicates with Lead / Supervisor on VMI supplies / Consumables 
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One plus years of experience in shipping preferred.
• Experience with shipping carrier systems including AES, FedEx, DHL & UPS preferred.

• Experience with an enterprise resource planning system such as QAD is a plus.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete additional responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Schedule adherence and dependability.
• Good Written and verbal communication Skills 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions (SOP/Supervision)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and meet production goals.

• Able to lift 50 lbs. 
• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures, and completing on-the-job training. 
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.

Our Awesome Benefits!

• Medical, dental and vision Plans
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment and relaxation!

About Us:

At Argen, we’re in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. We are 500 team members strong. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with diverse product offerings. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.