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Erlanger, KY · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Your leadership will help ensure seamless workflows and optimal performance throughout the hub ... Warehouse experience, shipping & receiving, stock associate, material handler, or logistics ...

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How much do shipping helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for shipping helper in Kentucky is $15.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.37 and $18.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Shipping Helper vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectShipping HelperWarehouse Associate
CredentialsNone typically required, may need OSHA or safety trainingHigh school diploma often preferred, safety certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentLoading docks, shipping areas, outdoor or warehouse settingsWarehouse floors, storage areas, indoor environments
Employer & IndustryLogistics, shipping, distribution companiesWarehousing, retail, manufacturing industries
Common TasksAssisting with loading/unloading, moving packages, basic inventoryPicking, packing, organizing inventory, stocking shelves

While both roles support warehouse operations, a Shipping Helper primarily assists with loading, unloading, and moving shipments, often in shipping and logistics settings. A Warehouse Associate has broader responsibilities, including inventory management and order fulfillment. Both roles require physical stamina and safety awareness, but Warehouse Associates typically need more comprehensive training and may have more varied duties.

What are some common challenges faced by shipping helpers, and how can they be addressed?

Shipping Helpers often encounter challenges such as handling heavy packages, managing a fast-paced workload, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. To address these, it's important to use proper lifting techniques, stay organized by following checklists, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Many companies also offer safety training and encourage teamwork, which helps Shipping Helpers work efficiently and safely while minimizing errors.

What does a shipping helper do?

A shipping helper is an assistant to a shipping clerk, logistics clerk, or warehouse associate. As a shipping helper, you provide administrative and clerical assistance to these workers. Your job duties include ensuring shipments have the proper storage in the warehouse or shipping depot, checking that all merchandise has been prepared to fill an order, and keeping track of inventory and goods at the facility. Your other responsibilities are to file orders and billing documents, handle customer service issues, and prepare packages to ship.

What is a shipping helper?

Shipping Helpers are workers who assist with the packaging, labeling, and movement of goods in warehouses or shipping departments. They play a crucial role in preparing shipments for delivery by ensuring products are properly packed, loaded onto trucks, and documented. Shipping Helpers may also help with inventory counts, checking for damaged items, and keeping the shipping area organized. Their work helps ensure that customers receive their orders accurately and on time.
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Infographic showing various Shipping Helper job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,551 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Associate Technician Shipping/Receiving & Distribution

Danaher

Hebron, KY • On-site

$16.50 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Danaher rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making-we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Associate Technician Shipping/Receiving & Distribution is responsible for the incoming and outgoing of materials, reagents, instruments, or equipment to meet customer expectations which involve receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control.
This position reports to the Distribution Supervisor and is part of the Distribution Center team located in Hebron, KY and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Receives and stores product, picks and packs product for shipment, and ships orders. Inspect materials for orders verifying accurate quantity, lot number, expiration dates and product part number.
  • Creates and/or ensures appropriate documentation is completed for orders. Reconciles inventory and may perform cycle counts and data entry functions as assigned.
  • May involve operation of powered industrial equipment such as power jacks, forklifts, cherry picker, and/or reach trucks. Identifies and solves routine problems in work area with management team. Assist management team on organizational improvement projects such as lean and quality initiatives.

The essential requirements of the job include:
  • High school degree (or equivalent degree) with 0-2 years of experience
  • Strong attention to detail and safety in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Physical/Environment Requirements:
  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, multiple times during an 8-to-10-hour shift.
  • Push/Pull/Bend/Twist: Multiple times, up to 2 to 4 hours continuously during a, 8-to-10-hour shift.
  • Driving/Operating Equipment: Powered equipment (Forklift, reach truck/cherry picker) is required and must be able to cross train and work in multiple areas of the facility as needed.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
  • An environment where overtime and working in different departments is a regular occurrence
  • Fast paced warehouse environment

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here.
For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please click here.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984

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