Title: Shipper - Receiver

Requisition ID: 69408

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Location:

Kearney, Nebraska, US

Department: Operations

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

Prepare shipments and paperwork for delivery. Receive and process daily freight shipments. Maintain organization of the warehouse and receiving area. Deliver materials to and from production floor.

Shift: 1st

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Receive, unload, store and distribute supplies and materials as directed. Assist with incidental movement of plant equipment and material.
Cross-check shipping and ordering documents with actual receipts; prepare and distribute receiving slips and / or computer data. Make out necessary production and / or accounting forms.
According to procedures, remove and identify samples of raw materials and ship to laboratory. Spot-check weights of raw materials when unloading or before shipping.
Following shipping procedures, select items to be shipped, make up cases, pack in proper containers in prescribed amounts, seal and identify, and deliver to shipping point.
Responsible for processing items for parcel post, air mail, foreign shipments, and any other shipping documents, as required. Perform various inventories, as required.
Keep equipment and working area in a clean and orderly condition.
In the event of breakdown or shortage of material in original assigned work area. Perform other department assignments following work assignments procedures.
Keep Shipping Supervisor informed of any off-standard work and any unusual or unsafe conditions.
Follow all company policies, procedures, safety rules and safety regulations.
Maintain the work area in a neat and orderly condition. Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
Train employees by using On the Job Training Processes.
Perform duties in other areas as needed.
Perform back up duties for shipping specialist in their absence.

Additional Responsibilities

N/A

Education

High School or equivalent required.

Work Experience

Minimum six months prior warehouse experience preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Attention to detail
Able to perform in a fast paced environment
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks
Experience with SAP software program

License and Certifications

N/A

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 

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