Shipping Technician
Select Sires, Inc.
Summary
Select Sires, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Technician to join our production and distribution team in Plain City, Ohio. This position plays a critical role in packaging, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping activities that ensure high-quality genetic products are delivered accurately and efficiently to livestock producers throughout the United States and around the world. This position reports to the Manager of Distribution Facilities.
Job description
Deliver Industry-Leading Genetics Around the World
Select Sires, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Technician to join our production and distribution team in Plain City, Ohio. This position plays a critical role in packaging, inventory management, order fulfillment, and shipping activities that ensure high-quality genetic products are delivered accurately and efficiently to livestock producers throughout the United States and around the world. This position reports to the Manager of Distribution Facilities.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position
- Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Work schedules and responsibilities may be adjusted to support departmental and business needs.
What You'll Do
- Package bovine semen orders according to distribution requests.
- Process shipping paperwork and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Update inventory records using proprietary software systems.
- Move products to designated storage locations.
- Monitor and maintain liquid nitrogen levels in storage tanks and shipping containers.
- Safely move and handle inventory tanks.
- Assemble goblets and prepare canes with identification tags.
- Detect and report defective materials, equipment concerns, or unusual operating conditions.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment.
- Follow established quality standards, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
- Support departmental production goals and operational efficiency initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequently bend and stoop.
- Lift, carry, and move products and materials.
- Push and pull equipment weighing more than 100 pounds.
- Work safely around cryogenic materials, including liquid nitrogen.
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to frequently bend and stoop
- Ability to lift, carry, and move products and materials
- Ability to push and pull equipment weighing more than 100 pounds
- Ability to work safely around cryogenic materials including liquid nitrogen
- Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Internal and external training programs
- Career advancement pathways
Company overview
Select Sires, Inc. is a leading global provider of bovine genetics and artificial insemination services, specializing in the genetic improvement of dairy and beef cattle. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Plain City, Ohio, the company operates as a farmer-owned cooperative that focuses on advancing livestock genetics through cutting-edge reproductive technologies. Select Sires maintains one of the world's largest bull studs and genetic evaluation programs, providing semen from elite sires to dairy and beef producers worldwide. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes genomic testing, reproductive management tools, and genetic consulting services designed to enhance herd productivity and profitability. Through its network of member cooperatives and international partnerships, Select Sires delivers superior genetics that improve milk production, fertility, health traits, and overall herd performance. The organization plays a crucial role in global food security by enabling farmers to produce more efficient and sustainable livestock through advanced genetic selection and reproductive technologies.