Frozen Goods Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Custom Foods; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k and Employer Match Options

Paid Time Off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Custom Foods in De Soto, KS is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate to prepare, organize, and load finished frozen products for shipment while upholding food safety and inventory accuracy.

You will build pallets, stage finished goods, verify lot numbers, inspect trailers, and maintain proper temperatures throughout loading. The role requires forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or forklift experience required.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work in freezer and refrigerated environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours per shift).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and stage pallets according to shipping orders and product specifications.
• Store finished goods in the freezer using FIFO inventory practices.
• Maintain an organized freezer to maximize efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Segregate and clearly identify on-hold product.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Prepare orders by verifying product codes, quantities, and lot numbers.
• Inspect trailers before loading to ensure cleanliness and proper operating condition.
• Verify reefer temperature settings, fuel levels, and trailer readiness.
• Record trailer temperatures, time in/time out, and shipping documentation.
• Load trucks safely while ensuring proper weight distribution and load security.
• Communicate professionally with drivers and verify bills of lading and shipping paperwork.
• Maintain required product temperatures throughout loading.
• Report inventory discrepancies, temperature deviations, or equipment concerns immediately.
• Keep freezer and dock areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all GMPs, food safety, food defense, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist other departments as needed to support production, sanitation, and shipping operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Custom Foods in De Soto, KS is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate to prepare, organize, and load finished frozen products for shipment while upholding food safety and inventory accuracy.

You will build pallets, stage finished goods, verify lot numbers, inspect trailers, and maintain proper temperatures throughout loading. The role requires forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.