Shipping and Receiving Specialist | TARGAN Inc. · Teeming.ai
TARGAN Inc.
TARGAN is an innovative Animal AgTech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on sustainable animal health and protein production. Founded in 2015, it develops cutting-edge technology…
TARGAN is an innovative Animal AgTech company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on sustainable animal health and protein production. Founded in 2015, it develops cutting-edge technology…
Total funding (prior to growth financing): $51,634,999 (reported)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Sustainable animal health and protein production; automation of poultry hatchery and vaccination workflows.
Founded
2015
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Tech Stack
AI / machine vision
Robotics
Microfluidics
Funding Track Record
Series C- 2022-05-25
$35,000,000
Series C announced May 25, 2022; Merck Animal Health and Oval Park Capital participated.
Growth financing / credit facility- 2025-12
$100,000,000
Growth financing reported as a $100M credit facility that closed in December 2025 with an initial funded tranche.
Investor Signal
“Institutional investors include Mountain Group Partners, NovaQuest Capital Management, Merck Animal Health (and Merck Animal Health Ventures), Oval Park Capital, and Symbiotic Capital.”
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
On-SiteRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, US
On-Site • Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, US
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Position Summary:
The International Shipping and Receiving Specialist will be responsible for the movement of goods in and out of the warehouse, including day-to-day small parcels and larger custom-built systems being shipped to customers throughout the world. The International Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for freight loading, unloading, stocking, and shipping and will support production and operations. This role includes scheduling shipments, preparing shipping paperwork including export/import documents, communicating with carriers and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery of all products, supporting inventory management/control with cycle counts, and recording transaction information using ERP software. The ideal candidate will enjoy a mix of manual labor, communicating with partners/vendors/drivers, and detail-oriented, data-driven work in various computer software programs.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Loading, unloading, shipping and receiving of warehouse items
Required Education & Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a warehouse environment / manufacturing floor. Level of noise is usually quiet in the office environment and temperature controlled. Noise levels are elevated in the warehouse space where temperatures can vary depending on the outside elements and weather. This role requires regular lifting of up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
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Preparing and coordinating with carriers LTL, FTL, and small parcel shipments
Interacting with the ERP system as it relates to shipping, receiving, and inventory
Completing export/import documents
Receive product from outside vendors, verify counts, and enter data into the ERP
Communicate the delivery of high priority inventory to the team
Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections
Inventory cycle counts and physical inventory counts
Keep inventory and warehouse clean
Communicate with vendors/drivers daily, including via phone, chat, and email
Follow safety/company regulations on forklift/equipment
Label, store, and organize material to ensure smooth warehouse operations
Other duties as needed to support the production and operations teams
Forklift certification preferred
Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
Proficiency with managing shipping using an ERP system, including ability to enter and extract data from the ERP
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including basic data analysis in Excel
Knowledge of best practices in global shipping/receiving, including ERP integration and warehouse barcoding to automate transactions
Experience quoting with carriers to find cost effective shipping solutions
Experience using shipping software (Shipstation, SureShip etc.)
Knowledge of international shipping requirements and ability to independently complete paperwork
Self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and organized
Ability to balance speed with accuracy
Excellent time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem solver and team player
Customer-service oriented
High School diploma or equivalent; Associate degree or above strongly preferred
