Lead Associate- Shipping - Third Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a shift-based worker to transport product, manage pallets, and ensure accurate paperwork for shipping. The role requires leadership abilities, the ability to work unsupervised, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended hours.

You will monitor cooler inventory, train new associates, and maintain compliance with safety and animal welfare guidelines. The position offers a night shift with varying start times and occasional Saturday/Sunday work, reflecting the

Qualifications

• 1 year shipping experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts and pallet jacks per safety protocols.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Verify required paperwork (BOL, receivers to purchasing, truck logs, production sheets).
• Verify cooler inventory/count and record accurately.
• Direct the work of others and assist in training lower level associates.
• Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Night shift

Unsupervised work

Teamwork

Job description

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:

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.

Wayne Farms

Together, we make chicken amazing. A career that makes an amazing difference starts here by feeding a growing world.

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is a leading poultry producer, offering a diverse range of high-quality products while prioritizing integrity and responsible practices across its extensive operations.

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Privately held Founded 2022

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30% in 12 mo

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