Expediter

Kemin•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Kemin is hiring an Expediter to keep our Warehouse operations running smoothly. In this fast‑paced role, you’ll coordinate order picking, trucking schedules, truck loading, and shipping documentation for both raw materials and finished products. You’ll handle storage, inventory transactions, staging shipments, and filling containers and tankers—all while maintaining strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards. If you’re organized, reliable, and ready to make an impact, this role puts you at the center of our workflow This Expediter will work Wednesday-Saturday 6:00am-4:15pm. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being: Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays. Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas. Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career. Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits. Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, with 5+ years of applicable experience or
Associates Degree with 4 years of experience or
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience
Knowledge of warehousing operations is essential.
Self-motivation and problem-solving skills.
Strong safety values.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to interact well with other departments.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications.
Excellent understanding of equipment utilized within warehouse operations. Ability to operate forklift and other support equipment utilized in warehousing or maintaining equipment; previous forklift experience required.
Must be reliable and have good attendance.
Multi-tasking skills.
Effective problem-solving and math skills.
A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.
Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

Must be qualified and able to perform all tasks and duties of a Warehouser 1, 2, & 3.
Have good customer service skill when dealing with internal and external customers.
Responsible for arranging international shipments, including customs documentation, as applicable.
Coordinate and interact with other departments to facilitate effective operations such as but not limited to; Customer Service, Quality Control, Production, Maintenance, Scheduling, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and R&D.
Management of shipping and receiving functions of one or multiple warehouses, while ensuring accurate inventory control, shipments, and on-time deliveries.
Follow all safety, operating procedures and warehousing processes.
Have excellent understanding of all shipment and receiving requirements.
Direct warehouse staff toward meeting shipping schedule.
Possess/develop strong leadership skills
Maintain required compliance standards.
Ensure all items shipped or received meet quality standards (e.g. properly labeled bags, correct products, lot numbers, and quantities on a pallet, pallets properly stacked, damages, etc.) defined within regulatory and quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP's).
Have the knowledge and ability to review and change existing standard operating procedures (SOP's).
Frequent computer usage; generate a variety of reports using ERP system.
Ability to fulfill duties of other Warehouser functions, providing flexibility and understanding priorities of day-to-day department needs.

Benefits

Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

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