Bakery Shipping Specialist - 1st Shift (Heavy Lifting)

Flowers-Foods; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Growth training

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Shipping Associate for 1st shift in the Bakery. The role involves filling orders, counting, loading and unloading products according to the shipping schedule, and maintaining a clean work area.

The position requires physical stamina to lift up to 20 pounds and transport heavier items with a hand truck, plus adherence to safety and company policies. Prior shipping experience is preferred and high school education is required.

Qualifications

• One year shipping or related experience.
• High School or GED and must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record information applicable to the job.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds from floor level and operate a hand truck for heavier items.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that product received from plant or other plants is recorded correctly.
• Load and unloads to appropriate distribution area to ensure that shipping schedules are met.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Skills

Reading & recording information

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Shipping Associate for 1st shift in the Bakery. The role involves filling orders, counting, loading and unloading products according to the shipping schedule, and maintaining a clean work area.

The position requires physical stamina to lift up to 20 pounds and transport heavier items with a hand truck, plus adherence to safety and company policies. Prior shipping experience is preferred and high school education is required.