Shipping Associate - Shipping Clerk - First Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Ellisville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Ellisville, MS, is seeking a Shipping Associate to manually transport products, pallets, and cages, and to assist with required paperwork and inventory. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and company policies.

The position supports shift work including early mornings, with occasional Saturdays and Sundays. Candidates should be able to lift up to 60 lbs, work in hot or cold environments, and wear PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping is a plus.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using hand carts and pallet jacks.
• Ensure product is labeled, stacked and wrapped for shipping.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Verify and process required paperwork.
• Assist with inventory counts as needed.

Skills

Shipping experience

Unsupervised work

Self-motivated

Night shifts

Weekend/holiday work

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed BelowShift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARYMonday through Friday - Shift Time: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM*** OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS***Pay Ranges:Entry through 4 years of Employment = $19.005 years through 9 years of Employment = $19.2510 years through 14 years of Employment = $19.5015 years through 19 years of Employment = $19.7520 plus years of Employment = $20.00PRIMARY 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.