Shipper - Receiver

North Coast Sea-Foods Corp.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Job summary

North Coast Seafoods is seeking a Shipper/Receiver in Boston to manage shipping and receiving within a fast-paced food processing environment. You will collaborate with the Shipping & Receiving Manager across AM, MID, and PM shifts to ensure accurate inventory and on-time deliveries.

The role requires 1+ year of shipping/receiving experience, forklift operation, and a forklift certification. Comfort with scan guns and inventory equipment is expected, with a focus on safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of shipping or receiving experience.
• Forklift operation experience and forklift certification.
• Experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the flow of goods: shipping and receiving of product.
• Obtain and process product orders.
• Receive, register and distribute packages and letters within the company.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/receiving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team support

Forklift certification

Tools

Scan guns

Inventory equipment

Job description

The Shipper / Receiver is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all products that are received and/or shipped out of a specific location during the assigned shift.

During their shift, Shipper/ Receivers work together in three main functions of the department: receiving, inventory control and cooler operations and shipping. They will work to company guidelines with respect to quality control, safety, and standard operating procedures to execute an accurate and on-time shipping function under the direction of shipping operations leadership.

This position reports to the Shipping & Receiving Manager in charge of a given shift (AM, MID, PM) in Boston.

• Assist with the flow of goods; shipping and receiving of product
• Obtain and process product orders
• Receive, register and distributing packages and letters within the company
• Maintain the company stockroom through organizing, cleaning, and cataloging items
• Assist with large shipments and planning of the logistics to ensure that there is sufficient storage space for incoming items
• Keep files of goods shipped and received
• Ensure that the right products are delivered to that right location, on time
• Assist with the assurance that quality, quantity, and customer satisfaction are met
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of coolers and warehouse orders
• Tracking and reporting to leadership: back-orders short-list items, and unfulfilled orders

Requirements

• 1+ years, experience in a Shipping or Receiving position
• 1+ years, experience operating forklifts
• Experience in food manufacturing; seafood or meat processing a plus
• Fork-Lift Certification required
• Able to operate company inventory equipment (such as scan guns), required
• Ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Able to provide support to department managers to achieve goals
• Able to maintain an environment that drives performance and a safe workplace

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
• Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking most of the day
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives

North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Benefits

At North Coast, employees are considered part of a family where everyone works together to ensure the founding mission and values of the company are upheld every day. We offer an inclusive work environment spearheaded by an approachable leadership team who believes in the idea that it's not just about the work we do, it's about what the work allows us to do for our loved ones.

We foster the opportunity for real growth and long-term employment. Most members of our leadership team started out on the floor and through mentorship advanced into their current roles. We are currently looking to build the next generation of leaders.

We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health care coverage, vacation and 401(k) to all full-time benefit-eligible employees. Employees also have access to the highest quality seafood at cost.

This is a full-time, nonexemptposition.