Shipping Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a dependable Shipping/Warehouse Associate to manually transport product, assemble pallets, and handle required paperwork. The role requires following NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and safety policies, with ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.

A High School Diploma is preferred but not required; prior shipping experience is a plus. Candidates must be able to lift up to 60 lbs, work in hot or cold environments, and operate equipment such as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous shipping experience is a plus.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Verify and process required paperwork.
• Assist with verifying accurate inventory counts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping experience

Independent work

Night shift

Flexible hours

Honesty and integrity

Education

High School Diploma

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 AND TASKS:Under general supervision, transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc; following all safety protocolsEnsure all product is labeled, stacked and wrapped correctly for shippingScan and track pallets from production to coolerCorrectly verify and process required paperworkAssist with verifying accurate inventory counts as neededPerform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulationsOther duties as assignedEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Previous experience in shipping a plusAbility to work unsupervised and self-motivateAbility to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hoursSound work ethic, honesty and moral characterSAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsMust wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work in hot, wet and/or cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)Ability to stand up to 8 hoursAbility to lift up to 60 lbs.Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2 and moving production lines/equipmentExposure to wet and dusty environmentMay roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)Will work around live animals, odorsWe 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.