Shipping Associate

Wayne Farms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Decatur, AL is seeking a warehouse associate to transport product, load pallets, and handle paperwork for shipping. You will follow safety protocols and company policies while supporting inventory accuracy.

This role requires the ability to work nights, weekends and extended shifts, with PPE and standing for long periods. Prior shipping experience is a plus; training on NCC Animal Welfare guidelines is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred but not required.
• Experience in shipping is a plus.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.
• Adherence to safety policies and PPE requirements.

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.
• Verify and process required paperwork.
• Assist with inventory counts and general duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend availability

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand cart

Job description

Primary Function

Primarily responsible for manually transporting product, pallets, cages, etc. as needed for shipping, processing required paperwork and assisting with inventory. Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Under general 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
• Assist with verifying accurate inventory counts as needed
• Perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Education And Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

Experience And Skills

• Previous experience in shipping a plus
• 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 (45F, 4C)
• 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.