Lead Associate- Shipping - Third Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a shift-based transport associate in Laurel, MS. You will manually move product, manage pallets, and handle required paperwork for shipping and cooler inventory.

Responsibilities include leading by example, supervising peers when needed, and adhering to safety policies in a hot, noisy environment with potential live animals nearby.

Qualifications

• 1 year shipping experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities are required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• Sound work ethic and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts and pallet jacks with safety in mind.
• Ensure product is labeled, stacked and wrapped for shipping.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Verify and process required paperwork (BOL, receipts, truck logs).
• Verify cooler inventory and counts; record accurately.
• Direct and assist others in absence of supervisor; train peers as needed.
• Comply with all policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Shipping experience

Leadership

Independent work

Night/Weekend shifts

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below

Shift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY Monday through Friday - Shift Time: 10:00 PM until 6:30 AM *** OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS***

Pay Ranges: Entry through 4 years of Employment = $23.70 5 years through 9 years of Employment = $23.95 10 years through 14 years of Employment = $24.20 15 years through 19 years of Employment = $24.45 20 plus years of Employment = $24.70

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.