Shipping Associate - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a warehouse/shipping associate to transport products using hand carts and pallet jacks, ensuring proper labeling, stacking and wrapping for shipping. You will scan pallets, verify paperwork, and assist with inventory while adhering to safety policies.

The role requires ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, maintaining high honesty and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided to ensure compliance with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts and pallet jacks 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 inventory counts as needed.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping experience

Self-motivated

Night/weekend shifts

Strong work ethic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Hand cart operation

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• 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 (45ºF, 4ºC)
• 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.