Shipping Associate

Millipore Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Millipore Corporation in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a Shipping Associate to accurately process, package, and ship orders in a timely, quality-conscious manner.

This hands‑on role includes quality checks, following the production schedule, and handling diverse shipments while training teammates when needed. The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaboration across teams in a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of administrative or shipping/distribution experience.
• Preferred: 1+ year in administration, shipping or logistics.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• MS Office and Excel proficiency; SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Label products accurately and ensure quality and quantity compliance.
• Package domestic and international shipments securely.
• Ship orders on time while respecting customer preferences and regulations.
• File required agency paperwork such as invoices, SEDs, TSCA forms, tariff codes.
• Meet deadlines, maintain low error rates, and participate in meetings and projects.
• Coordinate with production and customer service on inquiries or issues.
• Maintain safety standards and support CAPA closures.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Shipping/distribution experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

SAP

Carrier systems knowledge

Job description

Work Location

The Woodlands, Texas

Shift

12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Mon - Fri

Department

LS-SC-UWWD Distribution

Your Role

As a Shipping Associate based in The Woodlands, Texas, you will ensure customer orders are accurately processed, packaged, and shipped in a timely, quality-conscious manner. This hands‑on role involves performing vital quality control and order coherence checks, executing shipping tasks according to the production schedule, and closing out daily operations. You will handle a diverse range of domestic and international shipments‑including aliquots, DNA, RNA, outsourced orders, and miscellaneous materials‑while occasionally providing training and guidance to new team members.

Responsibilities

• Label products accurately, making sure all quality and quantity requirements are spot‑on
• Package domestic and international shipments securely to protect products from any damage during transit
• Ship orders on time while following customer preferences and keeping up with federal, state, and carrier rules
• Correctly file all required agency paperwork, including commercial invoices, SEDs, TSCA forms, and tariff codes
• Own your daily responsibilities by meeting deadlines, keeping error rates low, staying safe, and chipping in on team meetings and projects
• Keep other teams in the loop by following up with production and customer service on any order inquiries or issues
• Maintain high quality standards and always keep safety top of mind while working
• Collaborate with the team on CAPA closures to help troubleshoot issues and prevent them from happening again

Physical Attributes

• Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed by procedure
• Lifting up to 40lbs, twisting, bending, stooping, sitting, walking, pushing and/or pulling

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ year of administrative or shipping/distribution experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of work experience in administration, shipping or logistics
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Computer skills: MS Office, MS Excel, SAP (a plus); Knowledge of various carrier computers

Pay Range

Pay Range for this position - $21.00 - $35.00/Hour The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses.

Benefits

Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.