Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

 Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.  

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.  

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. 

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated
Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making
Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can
Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals
Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do
Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
  
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
  
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
  
• Optional Vision Coverage
  
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
  
• Parental Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
  
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

Position Summary:

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for handling both inbound and outbound traffic activities.  Position is responsible for ensuring that customer orders are processed accurately and on time. Must also prioritize in order to meet expected ship dates and accurately label and pack orders.  Position is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory through precise transactions and cycle counting.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Receive and warehouse raw materials. 
• Label and package finished goods in accordance with regulatory standards and customer specific requirements. 
• Operate computer (Oracle applications) to process orders, generate labels, and post shipments.  
• Perform timed (independent) inventory cycle counts with record keeping and reporting responsibilities. 
• Maintain safe clean work environment. 
• Operate fork truck, company vehicles, and other material handling equipment. 
• Create bills of lading and contact carriers. 
• Process and ship international orders. 
• Work on special projects as assigned. 
• Coordinate freight routing with Colorcon’s logistics partners.
• Handle and communicate all Export logistics arrangements, including scheduling of containers, preparing customs documents and send to appropriate parties.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in a shipping, warehouse or inventory control position required.  

Other Requirements:

Must have good math & reading comprehension skills, ability to follow instructions, and be detailed oriented.
Ability to proficiently operate forklift is preferred.

Location: 
3702 E. 21st St
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46218
United States

Colorcon participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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Salary : $8,000