Shipping Associate 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Hazlehurst, GA is seeking a hands-on Shipping/Materials Handler to transport product, label, stack and wrap for shipping, and assist with inventory and paperwork under supervision.

You will operate hand carts and pallet jacks, scan pallets, and verify required paperwork while following safety protocols. The role requires availability for nights, weekends, and extended shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping is a plus.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts, pallet jacks, etc., 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.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Shipping & packing

Inventory counting

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend shifts

Safety awareness

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

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

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 (45 F, 4 C)
• 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.