What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Coordinator position at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes?
Overview
Accelerate your career with NorthStar!
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is seeking individuals with a desire to work within the pharmaceutical industry who possess an Intense Customer Focus, are Proactive and operate with Open-Minded Intelligence, a Can-Do Mindset and enjoy working in a highly Collaborative manner. We are a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer along with customized radiopharmaceutical development services.
At NorthStar, we prioritize professional growth of our employees. Working with our cutting-edge technology offers a stimulating and rewarding environment for talented individuals who want to be part of our exciting and growing business. We are committed to providing our employees with fulfilling work experiences and valuable career development opportunities.
Innovative technology, opportunities for career advancement, and competitive compensation are just the beginning. NorthStar offers health and life insurance, 401K match, paid holidays, and paid time off, paid parental leave and all NorthStar employees are eligible on day one for our annual bonus and equity incentive plans.
Position
The Logistics Coordinator will assist the Manager, Warehouse & Logistics in overseeing all logistics activities. Ensure timely and safe movement of product through the facility. The successful candidate must be able to manage changing priorities for various customers. This results-driven position requires attention to detail, ability to multi-task, maintain current policies/procedures, and train others in a hands-on environment.
This position supports production in a 24-hour manufacturing facility and may require evenings, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
Responsibilities
- Input orders and update paperwork for Monday production runs and monitor all customer deliveries.
- Monitor and coordinate return vessels and shipments between customer care and carriers
- Coordinate shipments internally and externally via parcel/LTL/international/hotshot
- Review invoices for accuracy and identify/resolve discrepancies
- Work with freight brokers for import/export and maintain gov. compliance
- Handle damage/service claims and ensure reimbursement is achieved where applicable.
- Identify cost savings initiatives between shipping methods ie. air, next day, ground, express, hotshot.
- As-needed work to help dock operations
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a Transportation or Logistics related field and minimum (5) years of practical Logistics/Transportation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous forklift experience preferred. Time-critical shipping in the Pharmaceutical or Medical field is a plus.
HazMat CFR 49 Certification preferred.
Please note the company cannot provide immigration-related sponsorship (including H-1B status, O-1 status, Optional Practical Training support, etc.) for this position. Each successful applicant will be required to complete the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, demonstrating both identity and employment authorization, on or before the first day of employment. Under federal law, only truthful information may be provided on the Form I-9.
Working Conditions
Physical demands may include, but not be limited to, specific vision abilities including near vision/acuity and visual color discrimination.
The work environment may include exposure to a heated/air-conditioned indoor office / manufacturing / cleanroom setting with adequate ventilation and lighting and outdoor environments with varying temperatures. The noise level may vary from quiet to loud. Employees must be willing and able to wear various types of PPE, including, but not limited to, respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as required by the job to ensure safety in potentially hazardous conditions. Specific cleanroom requirements include employees needing to inform leadership about any health condition that may have an adverse effect on products, as well as compliance with gowning protocols. This means all jewelry, including physically attached items, must not interfere with the effectiveness of personal protective equipment. In addition, all cosmetics, fragranced products (perfumes, aftershave, etc.), and nail products are prohibited, including clear nail polish, artificial nails, and nail extenders.
The company is a radiopharmaceutical manufacturer and radiation may be present in manufacturing and laboratory areas. Employees may be required to be monitored using company provided dosimetry and bioassay testing.
Location
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is headquartered in Beloit, Wis. This location is our primary manufacturing site and accommodates all of our corporate functions. Beloit has small city charm, with a lively and renovated downtown, yet is also close to cities such as Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rockford.
Beloit is a part of the larger South Central Wisconsin/Northern Illinois region, which offers residents and visitors alike a unique blend of urban opportunities and rural, natural beauty. The area, therefore, offers collections of natural, educational, artistic, and historical attractions alongside a wide variety of sporting and social opportunities. There are several cities and many towns within a reasonable commute of Beloit, which offer a wide choice of residential styles and a large number of school district choices for those considering relocation.
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
