Shipping and Receiving

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.

About the role

The Shipping and Receiving Associate is an integral part of our Warehouse team based out of our US - Omaha, NE - Vaccines site. This role supports the Shipping Department in the shipment and receipt of products and supplies, including labeling, stamping, shipping merchandise, receiving, unpacking, assembling, addressing, verifying, and recording materials into the JDE system. The associate will also assist with facility maintenance and ensure compliance with all USDA shipping and receiving regulations.

Responsibilities

• Print and prepare labels, postage, and other supporting documentation to prepare materials for shipping.
• Ensure label and tamper-proof bottles are secured for product shipments.
• Become trained and maintain authorization for the shipping of hazardous materials.
• Verify and utilize carriers that have the lowest shipping cost.
• Maintain computer programs for accurate shipping records on all carriers.
• Support the shipping department in packaging, preparation, loading, and unloading of supplies and product.
• Deliver or route materials to proper departments using company truck, forklift, or carts.
• Check product against packing lists, match with correct purchase order numbers, and enter items into the JDE System.
• Assist with product inventory in cooler by organizing and maintaining shelf-life rotation and available storage containers.
• Assist in determining shipping methods, documentation needs, and costs for materials to be shipped.
• Manage shipment schedules to support customer and product demands.
• Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy.
• Verify compliance with all USDA shipping and receiving regulations.
• Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes (e.g., ship confirms in the JDE System).
• Examine documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
• Maintain clean and safe cooler and shipping areas; keep ice packs stocked for shipping.
• Assist in facility maintenance, including emergencies (e.g., power outages), which may require coming in on weekends or nights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 2 years of shipping and receiving experience.
• Ability and willingness to work in a cold storage room for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and forklift certification.
• Ability to maintain job task concentration in a busy, distracting environment.
• Acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to use various hand tools.
• Able to satisfactorily complete all safety-related training required to execute job functions.
• Able to safely operate forklifts and front-end loaders.

Skills

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing, managing files and records, and office terminology.
• Proficiency in interacting with computers, including data entry and using programs like Excel and Word.
• Understanding of production and processing, including raw materials, quality control, and distribution techniques.
• Strong command of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and composition.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including needs assessment and quality standards.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work effectively.
• Experience operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment such as forklifts and trucks.

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Reaching upward, climbing frequently, and pushing or pulling 21 to 50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and using hands.
• Specific vision abilities required: distance vision, depth perception, close vision, and peripheral vision.
• Frequent walking.

Work Environment

Office, warehouse, and cold storage room.

Pay

Hourly rate range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00.

Schedule

Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours).