Shipping Associate-1st Shift

waynefarms; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a shipping/receiving assistant to transport product and pallets and handle related paperwork. You will help with inventory, labeling, scannning, and ensuring products are ready for shipment.

The role requires ability to work with minimal supervision, night and weekend availability, and adherence to safety and animal-welfare guidelines. Training is provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• Strong work ethic, honesty and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts and pallet jacks under supervision.
• Label, stack and wrap product correctly for shipping.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Verify and process required paperwork accurately.
• Assist with inventory counts as needed.
• Comply with safety, NCC Animal Welfare guidelines and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Self-motivation

Night/weekend work

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS:

• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• Pay Rate-$19.05
• Benefits available Day One
• On the job training

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 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.