2nd Shift Shipping Supervisor

Daily's Premium Meats; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Saint Joseph, Missouri seeks an experienced individual to manage the shipping department. Responsibilities include day-to-day leadership, ensuring quality and production standards, and maintaining efficient workflows. Candidates should possess a High School diploma, 3 or more years in shipping or material handling, and strong communication skills. Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred. The company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in shipping/material handling experience required.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all employees in the shipping area.
• Monitor work performance and ensure production targets are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
• Complete reports accurately and timely.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Intermediate skills in Excel

Advanced forklift skills

Bilingual skills in Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

SUMMARY

Provides day‑to‑day leadership and management for all employees in the shipping area. Establish means and methods to insure all employees perform job functions correctly and safely. Ensure deadlines are met, adhere to company policies and procedures, and be responsible for employee performance and retention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide the day‑to‑day leadership and management for all employees in the department.
• Assign, direct, and monitor work performed by employees.
• Responsible for meeting established production targets, and quality standards.
• Responsible for following set loading procedures and accuracy of loads.
• Must maintain department organization for efficient product flow – inbound and outbound.
• Complete all forms and/or reports accurately and timely.
• Must be able to work swing shifts, varying hours and overtime as required.
• Must possess strong communication skills and be able to perform in a fast‑paced environment.
• Responsible for cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in the work area.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

H.S. or equivalent education with 3 or more years shipping and/or material handling and inventory experience, or combination of education and experience. Food industry experience is preferred, prior supervisory experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information before groups, within the organization. Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to perform necessary calculations for completion of row counts for shipping and daily time sheets.

OTHER SKILLS

Must be computer literate with intermediate skills in Excel. Must have advanced skills with forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able to make decisions on routine matters utilizing company policies and procedures and directions from upper management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have adequate eyesight and hearing to be able to recognize hazards to equipment and personnel. Must be able to turn in all directions in order to observe objects and employees nearby. Full range of motion in extremities to allow proper movement and handling of product. Must be able to walk or stand for at least 90% of assigned shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually at a level where OSHA required hearing protection is required.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled.

Daily’s Premium Meats is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.