SHIPPING ASSISTANT

Overview

Who We Are: Founded in 1937, the Ampacet Corporation is a global leader in delivering innovative and high performance masterbatch solutions that enhance plastic products across industries such as packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, electrical and electronics. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of innovative machinery and feeders for the plastics industry to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing.

Ampacet is headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, and operates 21 manufacturing sites, including four technical and color development centers, across 17 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. With over 2,000 employees, Ampacet’s global teams provide technical expertise, analytical support, precise color matching, and on-site collaboration to drive innovation.

Our values: Safety & Sustainability, Diversity, Accountability and Innovation. These values are the foundation of our culture and reflect the attributes we expect of every employee.

Consistent with our value of Diversity, we do not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin or citizenship, disability, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under the applicable local laws or regulations.

What You Will Do

As a Shipping Assistant, you will report to the Warehouse and Shipping Supervisor in our plant in Brembate - Italy - and play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the logistics and warehouse team. You will ensure that all outbound shipments are prepared, documented, and dispatched accurately and efficiently, in compliance with company standards and customer requirements. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Managing import & export procedures, intrastat codes, customs documentation, shipping bills, and ATR certificates, as directed by the supervisor
• Verifying carrier rates and managing transport providers based on service level, cost, and shipment consolidation
• Supporting Customer Service to meet service level agreements
• Assisting various departments such as laboratory, production, and HSE
• Monitoring compliance with shipping and transport schedules to customers and between storage units
• Organizing and managing transport for maintenance, subcontracting, and inter-plant transfers
• Entering end-of-month orders, preparing customs and export reports, and verifying invoices
• Assisting with inventory activities
• Supporting warehouse operations, prioritizing shipment preparation and plant transfers

Who You Are

Your colleagues describe you as someone who takes accountability for their actions, is respectful of others, and remains resilient in the face of change. In addition, you also have:

• A high school diploma or vocational qualification in logistics, supply chain, or related fields
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• At least 2 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations
• Familiarity with shipping software and documentation (e.g., ERP systems, courier platforms)
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, data entry)
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure
• You must be within commutable distance of Brembate, Italy and must not require any form of visa sponsorship. **