Logistics Technician

Logistics Technician

Vaxxinova US is seeking a Logistics Technician to join our manufacturing division in Willmar, MN.

About the role: The Logistics Technician, reporting to the Production Manager, is responsible for shipping and receiving of all components that go into vaccines based on proprietary SRP technology. This critical and results oriented role will be engaged in several aspects of logistics, process improvement, and the support functions necessary to ensure vaccine delivery to hundreds of customers throughout North America and the world.

Schedule: This position is a day shift position with primary hours between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday with potential overtime depending on production schedules. There may be flexibility within these hours.

Main responsibilities:

• Receiving shipments and entering shipment information into the ERP system.
• Working with the Quality group to obtain appropriate releases for supplies and raw materials prior to use in manufacturing.
• Creating sales orders, picking lists, packing slips and invoices in the ERP system.
• Filing picking lists, packing slips, and invoices with specific customer documents.
• Preparing and packaging weekly shipments of vaccines for customers.
• Shipping vaccines using a shipping software system.
• Maintaining an organized warehouse and final product coolers.
• Maintain a high level of customer service with internal and external customers.
• Communicate delivery dates, confirm PO's, send invoices and troubleshoot order concerns with customers.
• Updating and maintaining customer folders and on hand reports.
• Assisting other technicians with troubleshooting and solving technical problems.
• Maintenance of a clean work environment to assure sterility and accuracy.
• Prioritizing segmented tasks among concurrent processes.
• Labeling and packaging final batches of vaccine.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Capabilities

• Basic math skills required
• General proficiency with MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Self-starter with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform work that requires being on your feet, twisting, turning, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping and some lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to adapt and react positively to changes in daily routine.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) to Four (4) year degree in any technical field preferred.
• High school diploma/certificate required and at least 1 year of relevant work experience
• Associates Degree or higher preferred

Benefits at Vaxxinova:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation, including employer contributions towards medical, dental and vision premiums. Most benefits begin on date of hire. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off accrual
• 9 Paid holidays
• Company paid shutdown consisting of 4 business days between December 25 and December 31
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• And many other voluntary benefits

About Vaxxinova

Vaxxinova provides a wide range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including cattle, poultry, swine and aqua. Vaxxinova US, formerly known as Epitopix and Newport Laboratories, is the US operating unit of Vaxxinova International, headquartered in the Netherlands. Vaxxinova US has a strong market presence making autogenous vaccines for cattle, swine, and poultry as well as a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory. Vaxxinova currently has facilities in fourteen countries including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Jordan, Norway, South Africa, Thailand, the USA, and the Netherlands. Vaxxinova is part of the family-owned EW Group, headquartered in Germany. The EW Group specializes in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health, operates in over 100 countries and records consistent international growth.

Recruiting Agencies

Vaxxinova US does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to job postings on social media or Vaxxinova US websites. Vaxxinova US will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Vaxxinova US explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Vaxxinova US. Phone calls or emails from recruiters or employment agencies are not appreciated.