Shipping Associate 2nd Shift

waynefarms; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a dependable shipping worker to transport products, manage palletized goods, and assist with inventory control. The role requires adherence to safety rules and company policies in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include handling pallets, labeling and wrapping, scanning pallets through production to cooler, and processing paperwork with accuracy. Evening and weekend shifts may be required based on production schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work unsupervised and stay self-motivated.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic, honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts and pallet jacks while following safety protocols.
• Ensure product is labeled, stacked and wrapped correctly for shipping.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Verify and process required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Shipping experience

Self-motivation

Night/weekend shifts

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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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.