Shipper/Receiver

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your role

Position Summary

The Shipper/Receiver handles the movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods within the beverage plant warehouse. Responsibilities include staging, loading, unloading, documentation, SAP transactions, and ensuring materials are received, stored, and shipped accurately and safely. Reports to the Warehouse Supervisor or Production Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely.
• Receive inbound materials; verify counts, condition, COAs, and documentation.
• Perform SAP transactions (receiving, issuing, staging, consumption, shipping).
• Pick and stage materials for production—no excuses, accuracy matters.
• Generate and complete required paperwork: BOM pulls, BOLs, load sheets, inventory forms.
• Load and unload trailers per industry and Symrise guidelines.
• Confirm proper lot tracking and storage location for all materials.
• Conduct basic inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and GMP compliance.
• Communicate issues immediately: shortages, damage, incorrect materials, documentation problems.
• Support safety expectations: proper PPE, safe forklift operation, compliance with traffic lanes.

Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail—mistakes cost money.
• Ability to coordinate tasks quickly in a fast-moving warehouse.
• Good communicator; asks questions when things don’t add up.
• Solid time management—keeps trucks moving and staging tight.
• Team-oriented; willing to pitch in wherever needed.

Safety/Regulatory Training Requirements

• Adhere to workplace safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of materials

Working Conditions

• Warehouse and dock environment with forklifts, trailers, cold storage, and foot traffic.
• Noise, temperature swings, dust, and repetitive movement.
• Must be available for assigned shifts, occasional overtime, and weekend work.

About you

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of warehouse or shipping/receiving preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• Basic computer ability; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in refrigerated / ambient environments.
• Able to read and understand documentation (BOL, COA, BOM, lot codes).

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.