Shipping and Receiving Assistant in Howell, Michigan at Koppert Biological Systems

Who We Are

Koppert Biological Systems is the worldwide market leader in integrated pest management and disease management. Koppert stands at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, having been founded in 1967 by visionary Dutch grower Jan Koppert. Our mission is to make agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive by partnering with nature. We achieve this through the use of natural enemies to combat pests, employing bumblebees for pollination, and leveraging microbials and bio stimulants to support, protect, and strengthen crops. With a clear vision of achieving 100% sustainable agriculture, we collaborate with growers, partners, universities, research institutions, and governmental bodies globally to meet the highest food safety demands while contributing to the better health of people and the planet.

Your Role

As a Shipping & Receiving Assistant, you will help keep materials, products, and information moving efficiently throughout the organization. Working closely with the production and procurement teams, you will process shipments, receive deliveries, maintain an organized warehouse, and support inventory accuracy. This is a hands-on role and includes a variety of responsibilities across shipping and receiving, material handling, warehouse organization, inventory management, vehicle operation, and production support as needed during peak seasons.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and verify delivery quantities. Inspect and document damage.
• Load trucks and verify the final count. Process all shipping documents.
• Receive deliveries into ERP system and submit paper copies to the office the same day as delivered.
• Maintain accurate daily records of goods received and shipments processed.
• Complete “Physical Inventory” reports.
• Issue, collect, and submit weekly discard sheets.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and troubleshoot count issues.
• Store materials organized by FIFO standards. Label pallets accordingly.
• Operate straight truck, forklift, standup reach truck, and floor scrubber.
• Keep dock clean including floors, trash cans, pallet storage, and receiving desk area.
• Dispose of materials properly; follow a daily and/or weekly baling schedule.
• Wrapping and labeling shipping pallets.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems is required.
• Valid Chauffeur’s license is required.
• Forklift operator experience is required.
• Reach truck and sit-down fork truck experience required.

Working Conditions

• Travel if needed to visit another facility or other off-site location to learn best practices.
• Regular exposure to bumble bees and the possibility of bee stings.
• Extreme hot or cold conditions.
• Seasonal overtime is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to fifteen (15) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Ability to endure heat or excessively cold conditions for a period of time.
• Ability to control emotions under various levels of pressures, stress, and fast paced activities

Working at Koppert

At Koppert Biological Systems, we are committed to improving the health of people and the planet through sustainable agricultural solutions. As a global leader in biological crop protection and sustainable cultivation systems, we believe our success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative and innovative culture where employees are encouraged to share ideas, drive improvements, and contribute to meaningful work that supports global sustainability. At Koppert, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on the future of agriculture.

Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer 401K match, employer funded HSA, tuition reimbursement, wellness program initiatives, employee assistance program, volunteer day, Koppert gear, and generous paid time off!

Koppert Biological Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you want to join a global and growing organization submit your cover letter and resume. At Koppert, we learn something every day!