Sr Packer

bioMerieux; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 25,485 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

bioMérieux is seeking a Sr Packer to manage packing, shipping, and receiving with a focus on inventory integrity and cross-functional collaboration within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality. The role emphasizes detail orientation, safety, and adherence to Kaizen/5S principles.

The candidate will perform packing, labeling, and loading while maintaining a clean work environment and following established procedures and policies; prior data entry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1+ year shipping/receiving or data entry experience.
• Knowledge of materials management and inventory accuracy principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to operate material handling equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Read packing orders to determine items to pack and ship.
• Inspect items, prepare for packaging, and ensure no damage.
• Wrap, pack, and label packages per instructions.
• Operate packing tools and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Perform inventory checks and report discrepancies.
• Follow 5S and safety policies; load containers/pallets for shipping.
• Adhere to quality procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving

Data Entry

Inventory accuracy

5S/Kaizen

Forklift operation

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year shipping/receiving experience

Job description

The Sr Packer performs all shipping, material movement and receiving duties and confirms inventory levels. This job directly affects both internal and external customers. It also affects Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality goals of the division. Routine internal contacts may include, but not limited to Sales Administration, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Material handling and Planning.

Primary Duties

• Reading and interpreting packing orders or lists to determine the items to be packed
• Inspecting and preparing items for packaging, ensuring they are not damaged or defective
• Wrapping, packing, and securing items in containers or boxes using a variety of cushioning materials
• Sealing and labeling packages appropriately according to packing instructions or shipping regulations
• Operating machinery or using tools as required for packaging, such as tape dispensers, maintaining an organized and clean work environment to ensure safety and efficiency
• Performing inventory checks and reporting any discrepancies to the supervisor
• Follows all departmental and company safety policies including maintaining warehouse and work areas following 5S principles
• Assembling, preparing, and loading containers or pallets for shipping
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a shipping and/or receiving environment and/or data entry experience. Knowledge of materials management and inventory accuracy principles.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a shipping and/or receiving environment and/or data entry experience. Knowledge of materials management and inventory accuracy principles.
• Truck driving experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
• Maintain composure by having the skill of staying calm, focused, and professional in high-pressure or stressful situations.
• Organizing work and resources efficiently to ensure smooth operations
• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Emotional intelligence by having the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel — Basic: demonstrates fundamental awareness and can perform routine tasks with guidance
• Knowledge of Kaizen and 5S principles.
• Good close vision and hand dexterity for computer
• Ability to use material handling equipment such as a floor jack, hand truck, order picker, and forklift.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Summary)

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

The estimated salary range for this role in the state of Missouri is between $18.50 and $28.20. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.