Shipping Associate-2nd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated team member to transport product and pallets, assist with shipment paperwork, and support inventory control in a fast-paced processing environment.

You will follow all safety protocols, operate hand carts and pallet jacks, and ensure correct labeling, stacking, and wrapping for shipping. The role requires independence, reliability, and willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience in shipping is a plus.
• Able to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.
• Must wear PPE and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Self-motivation

Safety protocols

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Hand carts

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 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.