Department: Material Handling

Reports to:  Material's Manager

Schedule: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Sea-Bird Scientific is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients, and other related oceanographic parameters in marine waters.  Our products are used in numerous critical environmental research and monitoring efforts that are deeply tied to our modern world. These studies include topics ranging from determining the ocean’s role in, and the associated impact from, climate changes, to the monitoring of environmental impacts of major episodic events such as oil spills and tsunamis. Working at Sea-Bird gives you access to a robust career development process and challenging stretch opportunities.

Sea-Bird Scientific is an EEO / AA employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information regarding our company’s, please visit the Sea-Bird Scientific website at www.seabird.com. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

As the Operations group is helping Sea-Bird evolve into a world class organization, Supply Chain has one of the strongest opportunities to forge the company’s future from the ground up, re-imagining how we operate and developing creative ways to successfully mitigate risk, improve profitability and improve/maintain on-time delivery to Customers. The possibilities are endless, and we have full flexibility and support to innovate as required to succeed.

The Shipping/Receiving/Material Handling Coordinator I prepares outgoing shipments and receives incoming shipments to/from customers and vendors with an high level of accuracy and quality.  This position will also be responsible for a limited amount of Material Handling duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (specific duties may vary by location)

• Prepare outgoing shipments according to standard processes (which may include completing paperwork and creating labels) and coordinate with a variety of shipping companies.
• Perform appropriate quality check on parts being packed and order completeness.
• Receive incoming shipments from existing customers and/or vendors, label equipment with identifying information, and deliver equipment and paperwork to correct locations.
• Stocking of purchased material and transact/move/track internal Finished and Semi-Finished goods.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements, including export compliance and EHS standards.
• Recognizing and escalating problems - driving long term sustainable solutions.
• Maintain a safe, clean organized and efficient work area.
• Work off-shift/overtime, as needed, to support