Lead Associate-Shipping 3rd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a logistics-oriented individual to transport product and manage shipping paperwork. The role requires hands-on operation of hand carts and pallet jacks, accurate labeling, stacking, and wrapping for shipping, and tracking pallets from production to cooler.

Responsibilities include verifying documents, maintaining accurate cooler inventory, and leading others in the absence of a supervisor.

Qualifications

• 1 year shipping experience or similar
• 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

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc. following safety protocols
• Ensure all product is labeled, stacked and wrapped correctly for shipping
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler
• Verify and process required paperwork (Bill of Lading, receivers to purchasing, truck log and sheet, Production sheets)
• Verify Cooler inventory/count and record accurately
• Direct the work of others and serve as a go-to for questions in the absence of supervision
• Train lower level associates as needed
• Perform all work in compliance with company policies and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Independent work

Night/weekend shifts

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.

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.