Shipping Clerk - AST

At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions. 

Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer. 

Compensation for onsite WA applicants is $30.83/hour. All applicants are welcome to apply.  

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. 

• Prepare items to be shipped checking to ensure that items match the packing slip.
• Perform a final quality control check of all parts before shipping to the customer.
• Package, protect, and box items to be shipped.
• Maintain understanding of all  shipping information and regulations.
• Package up support parts in boxes for large shipments.
• Assist in crating and securing large machines and equipment.
• Follow up on shipments to confirm arrival date.
• Receive parts into the ERP system within 2 hours of receipt.
• Issue parts from inventory per ERP Pick List.
• Organize and maintain Job Carts, parts storage bins and shelves.
• Bag and label completed spare parts going into inventory; add to inventory count.
• Process returns to vendors (for credit/repair/evaluation/replacement/etc.).
• Occasionally assemble spare parts.

• Assist buyers in writing PO's, managing inventory, and follow up on open POs, as directed.
• Acquire pricing and availability (lead time) information from assigned vendors.
• Assist with problem-solving that relates to Purchasing.
• Promptly update AST's ERP system when new information is acquired.
• Effectively communicate new information to appropriate AST personnel.
• Use small hand tools to build shipping crates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Willing to work overtime and Saturdays as needed.                                         

• High School diploma or GED, plus 1 year of experience in shipping, receiving, and purchasing.
• Understands Excel, Word, and ERP system. 
• Able to operate power and hand tools.
• Flexible, ability to change tasks and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Forklift or crane certified, or ability to gain certification.
• Must be organized and practice time management to stay on top of requirements.
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.
• Quality-conscious, with the ability to meet productivity goals.
• Eager to cooperate with others, with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.