Sr Packer

Position Summary

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

1. Reading and interpreting packing orders or lists to determine the items to be packed
2. Inspecting and preparing items for packaging, ensuring they are not damaged or defective
3. Wrapping, packing, and securing items in containers or boxes using a variety of cushioning materials
4. Sealing and labeling packages appropriately according to packing instructions or shipping regulations
5. 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
6. Performing inventory checks and reporting any discrepancies to the supervisor
7. Follows all departmental and company safety policies including maintaining warehouse and work areas following 5S principles
8. Assembling, preparing, and loading containers or pallets for shipping
9. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
10. 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.