Receiving Clerk Dayshift

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development

Better futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Receiving Clerk for the Day shift in our Supply department. Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, and recording incoming materials, verifying shipments, and coordinating with vendors to resolve discrepancies.

The role requires standing for long periods, ability to work in hot/cold environments, and strong organizational skills. Benefits, weekends as needed, and a focus on reliable attendance are provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous training experience preferred; positive and motivated attitude.
• Skills: Strong communication, ability to work in hot/cold environments and stand long periods; good organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload deliveries from vendors and unload materials from trucks.
• Verify shipments by comparing packing lists to purchase orders and check for discrepancies or damage.
• Document all received items and update inventory records; report issues.
• Process returns and prepare items for shipment when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized receiving area and accurate records.
• Communicate with vendors and other departments regarding shipments or delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Strong communication

Professional demeanor

Standing/walking

Organization

Time management

Flexible schedule

Weekend availability

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Receiving Clerk-Dayshift

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Job Title: Receiving Clerk (Non-Union)

Department: Supply

Reports to: Procurement Specialist - Jennifer Durr

QUALIFICATIONS

Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate and efficient receipt, inspection, and recording of incoming materials and supplies. This role involves unloading shipments, verifying quantities documenting discrepancies, and updating inventory records. They also ensure the proper storage of received items and may be involved in processing returns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receiving and Unloading, accepting deliveries from various vendors and unloading materials from trucks.
• Verifying shipments, comparing packing lists to purchase orders, checking for discrepancies in quantities or damage, and ensuring accuracy of deliveries.
• Documenting recording all received items, updated inventory records, and reporting any issues or discrepancies.
• Processing returns, handling the return of incorrect or damaged items, including packaging and preparing them for shipment.
• Maintaining records, keeping accurate records of all incoming shipments, inventory levels, and any related documentation.
• Maintaining the work area, keeping the receiving area clean and organized.
• Communicating, interacting with vendors, suppliers, and other departments regarding shipments, delays, or other issues.
• Other duties can be assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required be a good listener and communicator.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot/cold temperatures.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous training experience preferred; positive and motivated attitude.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and professional demeanor; a ability to work in hot/cold environments and stand for long periods; excellent organizational and time management skills; flexible schedule (including weekends as needed); independent, confident, and reliable with great attendance.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base hourly salary
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post‑offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value‑added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral hire the candidate.