Shipping Associate 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Hazlehurst, MS is seeking a warehouse associate to transport product, label, scan pallets, and handle required paperwork for shipping and inventory control.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, operating hand carts and pallet jacks, and strict PPE and safety compliance while working nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous shipping experience is a plus.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Must wear PPE when required by safety policies.
• Work in hot, wet and/or cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Ensure labeling, stacking and wrapping for shipping.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Verify and process required paperwork.
• Assist with inventory counts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping experience

Self-motivation

Flexible hours

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.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:Under general supervision, transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc; following all safety protocolsEnsure all product is labeled, stacked and wrapped correctly for shippingScan and track pallets from production to coolerCorrectly verify and process required paperworkAssist with verifying accurate inventory counts as neededPerform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulationsOther duties as assignedEDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Previous experience in shipping a plusAbility to work unsupervised and self-motivateAbility to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hoursSound work ethic, honesty and moral characterSAFETY REQUIREMENTS:Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsMust wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work in hot, wet and/or cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)Ability to stand up to 8 hoursAbility to lift up to 60 lbs.Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2 and moving production lines/equipmentExposure to wet and dusty environmentMay roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)Will work around live animals, odorsWe 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.