Shipping Associate-1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a warehouse/shipping associate to manually transport product, pallets, and cages and to assist with inventory and required shipping paperwork. You will follow safety protocols and NCC Animal Welfare guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ability to work unsupervised, lift up to 60 lbs, and be available nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts. Benefits begin day one; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Experience in shipping is a plus.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, following 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 safety policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping experience

Self-motivation

Night/weekend shifts

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.