Shipping and Receiving Clerk - 1st shift

Kettle Cuisine, LLC.; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine, LLC. in Lynn, MA is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for a full-time day shift. The role supports ongoing shipping and billing duties, inventory reconciliation, and data entry to ensure accurate records and timely product movement.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree or equivalent experience, 1–3 years in food manufacturing, and experience in temperature-controlled environments. Excellent teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or equivalent experience required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience in the food industry.
• Experience working in temperature-controlled settings.
• Experience with perishable items.
• On-the-job training of 0–3 months.

Responsibilities

• Always adhere to safe working practices.
• Coordinate the release of product from 3rd party storage facilities for shipping or pick-up.
• Ensure bills of ladings are completed correctly and promptly.
• Enter ASN data when required.
• Prepare and follow customer shipping requirements.
• Coordinate daily truckloads and assist with appointment schedules.
• Unload vehicles efficiently and timely when needed.
• Perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow the company GMPs and maintain a clean shipping office.

Skills

Pallet jack

Forklift operation

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lynn Plant - Lynn, MA 01901, Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Category: Entry Level, Delicious Food and Meaningful Careers

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Full-Time Lynn, MA

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

To ensure continuous and efficient operation of the shipping and billing duties. To assist in the management and reconciliation of 3rd party and internal inventory levels.

• Always adhere to safe working practices
• Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your manager
• Coordinate the release of product from 3rd party storage facilities for shipping or pick-up
• Ensure bill of ladings are completed correctly and prompt
• Enter ASN Data when required
• Prepare and follow customer shipping requirements
• Coordinate the daily truck loads and assist on appointments schedules
• Unload vehicles efficiently and within a timely manner when needed
• Organize and prioritize pick-order for the day
• Perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy
• Notify planning of any unforeseen shorts
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely to enable clear traceability
• Follow the company Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP’s)
• Always ensure clean and tidy shipping office
• Plan all activities to reduce downtime
• Record data
• Manage Ross system transactions
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes
• Take instructions from supervisors or leads
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by management
• Associates degree, or equivalent experience required
• Requires one to three years of manufacturing experience in the food industry
• On-the-job training of 0-3 months
• Experience working in temperature-controlled settings
• Experience with perishable items
• Proven record of accomplishment in safe working practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment
• Goal oriented & well organized
• Ability to work all scheduled shifts, on time
• Basic data entry and simple formatting of documents

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate or learn a pallet jack / forklift
• Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members
• Passion for food and high quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Good telephone skills
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizingNumeracy skills
• Bi-lingual preferred English and Spanish
• Works under close supervision and has little or no decision making responsibility
• Position is not responsible for influencing the decisions or actions of others
• Position has little or no contact with customers
• Position has little or no impact on revenue, actions and results are subject to review or inspections
• Decisions or actions have a limited impact on the business – typically within a department. Errors are usually detected through routine verification/review, but may result in some work flow disruption or repetition of work

Pay Range for Shipping and Receiving Clerk

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk base pay range $18-25 USD/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Lynn, MA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

This position is also eligible for a target bonus of 5.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.