Shipping Associate - Shipping Clerk - First Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is hiring for a material handler in Laurel, Mississippi. The role focuses on transporting product, preparing shipments, and supporting inventory control while following NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and applicable laws.

You will use hand carts and pallet jacks, label and wrap pallets, and process related paperwork. Requirements include lifting up to 60 lbs, ability to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts, and a dependable work ethic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and reliability.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Safety protocols

Inventory counting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed Below

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

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.