Shipping Associate

Why Stokes?

Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of two divisions: Epicur Pharma (503B facility) and Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy). The two divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles.

Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities.

Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first. In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Because patients’ lives depend on it. To produce the highest quality compounded drugs, the FDA highly recommended compounding pharmacies obtain registration by the FDA as an outsourcing facility. Only a handful of compounding pharmacies in the entire nation did so. Epicur Pharma has the expertise and dedication to meet these high standards for consistency and quality—one more reason that patients and doctors have trusted Stokes Healthcare for their medication needs for more than 40 years.

Adding a unique new offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is a mini-manufacturer, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur is overseen by the FDA and is considered a 503B Registered Outsourcing Facility. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations as the pharmaceutical companies. Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products will be distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our outsourcing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions.

At Stokes, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401(K) retirement savings plan with a generous employer match, paid holidays and vacation time, and an excellent working environment. We are conveniently located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, just minutes from Philadelphia and the NJ shore.

Job Title

Shipping Associate

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing all daily activities within the Shipping Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare goods for shipment according to Company standards
• Assist in maintaining shipping inventory
• Participate in the timely receipt and distribution of incoming deliveries according to Company standards
• Accurately use UPS WorldShip to send medications to the correct recipient
• Must be able to use a pallet jack
• Must be able to load/unload a truck
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Warehouse shipping experience a plus but not required
• Basic computer skills are required
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion

Eligibility Qualifications

Requirements upon hire (or within 90 days):

• NJ Pharmacy Technician License preferred
• PTCB Certification or completion of Stokes Healthcare’s internal training class

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Capacity
• Teamwork

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a controlled laboratory environment. This position requires the use of standard office equipment, and frequent standing and walking.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion
• This position is moderately active and requires standing and walking for a majority of the shift
• Able to sit and/or stand 8-10 hours or more per day as needed

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Because of the nature of the business, work schedules may vary at times.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to capture or illustrate a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stokes Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.