Lead Associate- Shipping - Third Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Laurel (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a shift supervisor to manually transport product, pallets, and cages for shipping, while ensuring paperwork accuracy and cooler inventory control. You will work under safety protocols and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, with occasional Saturday/Sunday duties.

The role requires 1 year shipping experience, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year shipping experience.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc., following safety protocols.
• Ensure product is labeled, stacked and wrapped correctly for shipping.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Process required paperwork (Bill of Lading, receivers to purchasing, truck log, Production sheets).
• Verify Cooler inventory/count and record accurately.
• Direct work of others in absence of supervisor.
• Train lower level associates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping

Supervisory experience

Night shift readiness

Safety compliance

PPE experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jacks

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
• 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.