Shipper

Boiron, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Boiron, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Shipper to pick, fill, pack and ship orders with accuracy and efficiency, supporting continued customer satisfaction and safety standards.

The role involves processing ASN orders, using UPS/JDE software, and maintaining a clean, organized warehouse while following safety procedures. Forklift operation may be required and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Familiar with and able to interpret invoices, packing slips, and enter information into the computer.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fills orders verifying quantity, size, strengths, and lot numbers.
• Package and ship products.
• Process ASN orders.
• Assemble containers and crates, pack goods to be shipped, and prepare shipping information.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Oral communication

Quality management

Judgment

Dependability

Planning/organizing

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attendance/Punctuality

Safety and security

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UPS/JDE software

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Shrink-wrap machine

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Shipper position is responsible for picking, filling, packing and shipping requested orders to customers. Ensures orders are filled accurately and efficiently, continually striving for improved customer satisfaction. A Shipper has the duty to meet quality, safety and productivity standards. Performs duties associated with the Order Processor position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately fills orders verifying quantity, size, strengths, and lot numbers.
• Comply with all appropriate policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Package and ship products.
• Process ASN orders
• Assemble containers and crates, pack goods to be shipped, and prepare identifying information and shipping instructions
• Assist with assemblies & rework.
• Assist with dispatching.
• Assist with inventory procedures.
• Assist with stocking shelves.
• Process B2C/Wal-Mart DF orders thru ship station.
• Build pallets during shipping and shrink-wrap pallets.
• Process Call Tags and email back to customer service
• Check each order after the order picking process is complete to ensure the product is placed and packed appropriately to prevent damage during transit; repacks order when necessary following quality standards and procedures.
• Invoice picked orders and sort them to the correct shipment.
• Know proper shipping procedures for transportation of dangerous goods.
• Maintain a clean work area to help ensure that merchandise remains clean and to help prevent work related injuries.
• Maintain product control to ensure damage resolution, internal audit, buddies, assemblies, dispatch and invoices are completed on daily basis.
• Picking OTC specialties and blue tube orders in picking sequence.
• Report any possible cause of disorganization or delay to the Team Leader.
• Report any potential shortage of materials or medicines to complete the project.
• Responsible for Distribution Orders.
• Utilize UPS terminal to accurately ship packages to customers
• Compare identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Conduct cycle count of products and adjusts inventory.
• Inspect and verify the container and pallets before entering the building.
• Inspect and verify incoming goods against safety inspection, invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
• Comply with all appropriate policies, procedures and safety rules for forklift operation if qualified to operate.
• Know safe storage and handling procedures for various chemicals and materials.
• Operate tier lift truck (qualified personnel only) to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Uses hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area.
• Organize and replenish stock in warehouse.
• Oversee ensure safety rules for truck drivers to chock their wheels before enter building.
• Oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks, etc.
• Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping, picking, and warehouse materials on hand at all times.
• Qualified to use pallet jack electric and manual system.
• Qualified to use shrink-wrap machine
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with the necessary personnel to rectify damages and shortages.
• Unpack and route goods to appropriate storage areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires the ability to read and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Capable of training associates on shipping equipment, UPS/JDE software and procedures.
• Be familiar with and be able to interpret invoice, packing slips, enter into the computer the correct information, and to acknowledge receipt of the goods into the purchase order and processing database.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
• Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively;
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Safety and security—Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.