Shipping Associate - Shipping Clerk - First Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a shift worker in Laurel, MS to transport product, prepare shipments, and assist with inventory. The role requires lifting, operating pallet jacks, and adherence to safety and animal welfare guidelines while working a daytime shift with possible overtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to work independently, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Prior shipping experience is preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Transport product using carts and pallet jacks.
• Follow safety protocols.
• Label, stack, and wrap product for shipping.
• Scan and track pallets from production to cooler.
• Verify and process required paperwork.
• Assist with inventory counts as needed.
• Adhere to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Shipping experience

Independent work

Night/weekend availability

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below

Shift: SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY Monday through Friday - Shift Time: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM *** OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS***

Pay Ranges: Entry through 4 years of Employment = $19.00 5 years through 9 years of Employment = $19.25 10 years through 14 years of Employment = $19.50 15 years through 19 years of Employment = $19.75 20 plus years of Employment = $20.00

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

• 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

EEO STATEMENT

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.

ABOUT US

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.