Shipping Associate

Halma plc; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeler, part of Halma, is seeking a Shipping Associate in Malvern to join our logistics team. You will verify packing lists, prepare orders for shipment, and manage domestic and international shipments using ERP systems and carrier software.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will work under the Operations Manager, support inventory control, and collaborate with freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer/technology skills.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Experience with international shipments and handling hazardous shipments is a plus.
• Ability to stand/bend for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation to commute on-site in Malvern, 5 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Verify packing lists for accuracy against picked items.
• Prepare, pack, and process customer orders for shipment using ERP and carrier systems.
• Safely operate equipment such as tape dispensers, pallet jacks, scales, and printers.
• Process small parcel and LTL shipments domestically and internationally.
• Assist with stocking shipping materials and optimize material organization.
• Process shipments requiring cold-shipment packaging and hazmat labeling.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders to schedule pickups and prepare invoices, packing lists, and BOLs.
• Contribute to departmental continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide shipping costs, weights, dimensions, serial numbers, and documents as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a global market leader in the world of eyecare, Keeler’s dynamic business creates an exciting opportunity for career development.

We are a vibrant, future-facing organisation, with over a century of industry expertise. The highly-trusted Keeler brand supports our consistent revenue growth. We actively foster a diverse, inclusive work environment and continuously seek to drive sustainability across our organisation.

Keeler is a part of Halma, a global group of life-saving technology companies focused on growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Employing over 7,000 people in more than 20 countries, Halma has major operations in the UK, mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LON: HLMA) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.

The Shipping Associate position reports to the Operations Manager and is full-time non-exempt with standard work hours from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

• Verify packing lists of shipping orders for accuracy, ensuring the correct products, quantities, lots and serial numbers match against what was picked. Communicate any discrepancies to department lead.
• Accurately prepare, pack, and process customer orders for shipment using the ERP system, UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and other carrier systems.
• Safely operate equipment such as dry/wet tape dispensers, box cutters, pallet jacks, scales, pallets, tape measures, computers and printers.
• Process small parcel and Less-Than-Truckload domestic and international shipments.
• Assist with the stocking of shipping materials and actively optimize material organization.
• Process shipments which require cold-shipment packaging and/or HAZMAT/DG labeling and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal representatives and freight forwarders to schedule shipment pickups, complete SLI’s, commercial invoices, packing lists, and BOL’s.
• Actively contribute to departmental continuous improvement initiatives by carrying out assigned tasks and sharing new ideas for improvement.
• Calculate and provide as needed shipping costs, weights, dimensions, return labels, serial numbers, manufacture dates, and/or international documents to internal representatives.
• Comply with Health and Safety procedures and report any deviations to department lead.
• Assist other areas within logistics as needed such as receiving and order fulfilment.
• Monitor inventory levels of shipping tools and materials
• Participate in cyclical inventory counts and report any inventory discrepancies.

About You

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and have basic computer/technology skills.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations and familiarity with international shipments, and handling dangerous/hazardous shipments is a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand/bend for extended periods, and lift or carry objects up to 50lbs with or without assistance during shift.
• Reliable transportation to commute on-site in Malvern 5 days/week

Join us in creating and delivering life-changing products and solutions that impact millions of people around the world, helping our customers bring an end to preventable vision loss.