Shipping Technician II

The Shipping Technician II is a dedicated and reliable individual delegated to a highly dynamic and fast-paced team assigned to Goods-Out shipping in support of multiple production streams at our Petaluma site, as well as offering occasional collaborative support in handling relevant operations in our Novato site. This role will also support continuous improvement tasks to address and further develop the growing needs of the company’s supply chain management and organization therein as guided by ISO 9001, 13485 Goods Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Goods Distribution Practices (GDP), and international air shipping standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential functions satisfactorily:

While guidance would come from management, the Shipping Technician II would primarily work independently, focusing on tasks involving Biosearch’s warehouse processes, organization, and inventory managements therein.

Support demands in both Petaluma and Novato sites, as necessary.

Work within a Goods Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Goods Distribution Practices (GDP) environments, supporting guidelines to uphold GMP and ISO 13485 standards, as required.

Support solution designs pertaining to the Shipping processes and process flows supporting import & export functionalities.

Support maintenance of Shipping room consumable inventories and ordering requests, adhering to Lean and FIFO inventory management practices.

Support metric tracking systems and performing regular analyses thereof.

Support robust cycle counting functionalities of finished goods stored in Shipping offices.

Work daily with cross-functional teams, including Customer Service, Inventory, Planning, Production, Material Handling, and Operations.

Support Quality Control and Assurance in the release of inbound materials

Ensures that relevant equipment is utilized and maintained in the most efficient manner.

Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with both internal & external customers.

Support the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the Shipping office areas to meet 5S and OSHA standards.

Support the safe and efficient operation of Dangerous Goods shipping to meet service and OSHA, IATA, DOT, and on-site EHS standards.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Travel Requirements – occasional travel between Petaluma & Novato sites, with mileage expensed.

Schedule/Core Hours – Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm with potential for added hours as the workload requires. Overtime pay is included.

Adherence to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Heavy use of ERP, MES, and desktop work.

3+ years of shipping experience to include familiarity of common couriers, export compliance and filing, and supporting documentation

HS degree or equivalent

Regular use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word

Use of a web browser.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work

Flexibility to changing operating conditions

Ability to influence performance and team development

Prioritization and delegation of daily/weekly tasks

Daily use of computers in an ERP setting

Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software, and forecasting techniques

Enthusiastic team player with exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

Able to work independently, self-starter

Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Able to lift 40lbs.

Kanban familiarity

HAZWOPER certification a bonus

Forklift familiarity recommended, certification a bonus

Warehouse environments experience a bonus

ERP system familiarity; FMP and/or IFS a strong plus

Shipping experience preferred, export experience a bonus

Competitive compensation with strong bonus program

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents

FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care

Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution

Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program

Flexible work options

Pet Insurance for our furry friends

Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks

PTO that begins immediately

Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

The typical pay range for this role for both Material Handling Tech I/II is:

Minimum: $ 22.000/Hourly

Maximum: $ 37.0912/ Hourly

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the California -based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience, skills, and location.