Shipping Associate - International Experience Preferred
MP Biomedicals
Summary
The Shipping Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the shipment of products to customers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with shipping regulations. This role requires strong communication skills and computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth shipping operations.
Job description
Duties
- Plan and coordinate the shipment of orders including picking & packing, arranging transportation, scheduling pickups, and preparing shipping documentation such as bills of lading and shipping labels.
- Build and prepare truck shipments using powered industrial lift trucks and packaging / wrapping machinery.
- Serve as one of the points of contact for internal teams and shipping carriers regarding shipping-related inquiries, updates, and issues.
- Prepare and maintain accurate shipping documents, including tracking information, shipping manifests, and delivery confirmations.
- Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and requirements, including hazardous materials handling, customs documentation, and safety regulations.
- Identify, prioritize, and resolve shipping-related issues, such as delivery delays, damaged shipments, or incorrect orders, in a timely and effective manner.
- Metering packages for both domestic and international shipments via FedEx, UPS and other carriers.
- Provide excellent internal customer service by addressing inquiries, tracking shipments, and resolving shipping-related issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education
- High school graduate or GED required
- 1 year experience in a comparable role required, preferably with a chemical company
- Microsoft Office experience with Excel & Outlook
- Experience with ERP or shipping software
- Tow motor experience and license required
- International shipping experience required
- Hazardous material training (DOT/ IATA) required
- Experienced working with FedEx, UPS, LTL Carriers, and freight forwarders
Work Environment
- Ability to lift & move up to 50 lbs. routinely
- Walking and standing while preparing shipments
- Ability to pick from walk-in freezer
- Ability to work with cold pack and Dry Ice pack materials
- Ability to drive powered industrial trucks (tow motor)
- Use of PC's, Microsoft Teams, and ERP software
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED required
- 1 year experience in a comparable role required, preferably with a chemical company
- Microsoft Office experience with Excel & Outlook
- Experience with ERP or shipping software
- Tow motor experience and license required
- International shipping experience required
- Hazardous material training (DOT/ IATA) required
- Experienced working with FedEx, UPS, LTL Carriers, and freight forwarders
- Ability to lift & move up to 50 lbs. routinely
- Ability to pick from walk-in freezer
- Ability to work with cold pack and Dry Ice pack materials
- Ability to drive powered industrial trucks (tow motor)
Benefits
- Bonus Pay
- Monthly Childcare Credit
- Free Breakfast Mondays
- Free Catered Lunches
- Paid Vacation
- Paid PTO Hours
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- 401(k) Matching
- Competitive Healthcare Benefits
- HSA
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Learning and Development Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
Company overview
MP Biomedicals is a global life science company headquartered in Irvine, California, with a comprehensive portfolio of over 55,000 products serving the biotechnology research community. Founded in 1959, the company operates as a leading manufacturer and supplier of life science tools, fine chemicals, and diagnostic products. With ISO-certified and FDA-approved manufacturing facilities worldwide, MP Biomedicals maintains a vast global distribution network spanning Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The company specializes in providing innovative solutions for sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, and laboratory equipment, supporting researchers across diverse fields from basic research to clinical diagnostics. MP Biomedicals' product offerings include the FastPrep® bead beating systems, DNA/RNA extraction kits, and various laboratory chemicals and reagents. With approximately 501-1,000 employees globally, the company has established itself as a reliable partner for scientists seeking high-quality research tools and consistent performance in their experimental workflows.