Job Purpose
The Packaging Associate will play an active role in the day-to-day operations of the Shipping and Logistics department, including inventory management, daily picking, packaging, processing, and shipping of customer orders. This work must be completed safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Shipment Inventory
- Receive dispensed compounds from Finished Goods and accurately assign inventory locations
- Organize shipment inventory to ease picking for customer order
- Processes and documents return as required following established procedures
- Performing regular stock checks and reporting any issues to the supervisor
- Maintain proper organization of work and storage area
- Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventories
Pick and Pack Shipments
- Maintaining inventory levels of all shipping supplies, including boxes, packing tape, labels, pouches, etc
- Print shipping documents (delivery notes, CoA, SDS etc…)
- Pick, verify, seal and packs products based on daily customer orders
- Meets shipping specifications of customer orders in a timely manner
- Monitors product quality for all shipments, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues and improve customer satisfaction
- Utilizes continuous improvement mindset and assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area adhering to 5S principles.
- Package and assemble orders to be shipped, ensuring proper packaging procedures are used and all required documentation is in place
- Package and assemble orders of Dangerous Goods materials, cold pack and dry ice as needed
- Pick items for customer orders using Cedar Bay software
- Communicate any potential issues to the Team Lead and the Manager, Shipping & Logistics
- Work closely with chemical compounds including ones that are potentially toxic or classified as Dangerous Goods
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while handling chemicals
- Ensure a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, packing area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Process Shipments
- Cross training to process orders and shipping products to customers using the ERP system IFS and shipping software
- Tracking packages through different shipping stages such as pickup, transit, and delivery
- Provide any necessary coordination with freight companies regarding shipments
Follow Safety Regulations
- Adhere to health & safety policies and quality standards
- Maintain and follow all regulations, including wearing proper protective gear while working in shipping environments
Perform Other Duties
- Perform other duties and complete additional projects as assigned