Lead Associate-Shipping

Wayne Farms LLC; Dothan, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a shipping associate to manually transport product, pallets, and cages, and to handle required paperwork and cooler inventory. You will work under minimal supervision, lead by example, and ensure safety policies are followed in a fast‑paced environment.

The role requires 1 year of shipping experience, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts, with a strong work ethic and honesty. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1 year shipping experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts and pallet jacks under supervision
• Ensure product is labeled, stacked and wrapped for shipping
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler
• Process required paperwork (Bill of Lading, receivers to purchasing, truck log and sheets)
• Verify cooler inventory and counts and record accurately
• Direct and assist other workers in absence of supervisor and train lower level associates
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE as required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership abilities

Shipping experience

Self-motivation

Unsupervised work capability

Night/weekend/holiday shift ability

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for manually transporting product, pallets, cages, etc. as needed for shipping, processing required paperwork and conducting Cooler inventory. Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Under minimal supervision, transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc; following all safety protocols
• Ensure all product is labeled, stacked and wrapped correctly for shipping
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler
• Correctly verify and process required paperwork, (i.e. Bill of Lading, receivers to purchasing, truck log and sheet, and Production sheets for next shift)
• Verify Cooler inventory/count, record correctly
• Direct the work of others and is a “go-to” for questions and concerns in relation to task performance in the absence of supervisor or superintendent at their direction
• Train lower level associates as needed
• Perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 1 year experience in shipping
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in hot, wet and/or cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2 and moving production lines/equipment
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment
• May roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
• Will work around live animals, odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.