Shipper/Receiver - Day Shift

Dawn Foods Global; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on Day 1

401(k) + company match

10 Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional training

Job summary

Dawn Foods is seeking a Shipper/Receiver to support warehouse operations in Lithia Springs, GA. The role involves receiving, storing, selecting, shipping, and delivering products with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

You will operate forklifts and scanning equipment, stock inventory, and prepare orders for delivery. The position requires lifting 50+ pounds, standing for long periods, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, electric rider jacks, electric pallet jacks, trailer lift gates and pallet wrap machines.
• Minimum 6 months of related experience or 1 year non-related experience.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly.
• Must be able to tolerate allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Select, palletize, and shrink wrap customer orders for delivery.
• Receive and stock inbound product in designated locations; rotate and replenish stock.
• Safely load trailers in an efficient manner.
• Operate handheld computer and SAP scanning devices for warehouse operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safe food handling procedures.
• Perform related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Support the Circle of Excellence and Dawn Philosophy of Team Dawn.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Handheld scanner

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Tools

SAP handheld devices

Job description

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Why work for Dawn Foods?

PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
• Competitive Pay $22.10/hour
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Shift Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (or until finished)
• Overtime and Weekends required based on business needs.

Job Purpose And Overview

As a Shipper/Receiver you will participate in the distribution warehouse activities related to receiving, storing, selecting, shipping, dispatching, and delivery of products to ensure effective and efficient warehouse operations and product transportation.

What Does It Take to be a Shipper/Receiver at Dawn Foods?

• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, electric rider jacks, electric pallet jacks, trailer lift gates and pallet wrap machines
• Minimum 6 months of related experience or 1 full year non-related employment experience
• Must be able to lift 50+ pound repeatedly
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy.
• Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to withstand cool and/or cold temperatures
• Available to work overtime as required

What will you do as a Shipper/Receiver at Dawn Foods?

• Correctly select, palletize, and shrink wrap customers’ orders preparing them for delivery.
• Receive and stock inbound product in its designated locations. Rotate and replenish current stock in its designated locations.
• Safely load trailers in an even and productive fashion
• Ability to understand and operate handheld computer and scanning devices for SAP that is used for all aspects of warehouse operations
• Maintain cleanliness of entire warehouse and practice safe food handling procedures
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein
• Support the Circle of Excellence and the Dawn Philosophy of Team Dawn

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus

Note:The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

About Our Benefits

Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well-being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award-winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program that provides additional retirement funds and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry-leading services and benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.