Shipping Clerk

Henny Penny Corporation; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness clinic on site

Fitness center access

Thanksgiving company dinner

Job summary

Henny Penny Corporation, a global company known for remarkable experiences through people and food, is seeking a warehouse associate in Clayton, MO. The role involves receiving, counting, packing, and organizing stock, with emphasis on accurate paperwork and efficient storage.

As a 100% employee-owned company, HP offers ESOP after one year, an annual bonus, career development, tuition reimbursement, and extensive benefits including wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Prior experience in a distribution environment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Receives and unpacks packages and checks contents.
• Counts items and matches to packing list.
• Organizes stock and supports cross-docking as needed.
• Uses software to enter received products and storage locations.
• Maintains orderly storage for efficient shipping and retrieval.

Skills

Good communication

Basic math

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work for a company that is 100% employee-owned.
• As an employee-owner, you will be enrolled in our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) program following one year of service. This is a qualified retirement plan that is separate from your 401k and consists only of Henny Penny shares that will be paid out when you retire (or when you leave the company)
• Annual company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Defined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to go
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidays
• Expanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-owners
• Achieve total well-being at our new Wellspring and Owners Hall facility, featuring 24/7 fitness center with a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment
• This facility reflects our continuous evolution in supporting our valued employee owners
• Activities including holiday parties, and our annual company‑wide Thanksgiving Dinner

What You'll Be Doing

• Receives and unpacks packages, checks all contents
• Counts all incoming items and compares to packing list
• Follow ups to have missing stock resent
• Compares shipments to work orders to ensure timely receipt of items and to keep a log when items are received
• Files packing lists that arrive with shipments for use in bill payment
• Organizes stock in storage or manages cross‑docking procedures
• Uses computer software programs to enter products as they are received and to make note of the proper place for storage
• Maintains orderly storage of materials or products is essential for efficiency in shipping or retrieving stock
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Responsible for daily cycle counts to audit inventory accuracy
• Pull product from the warehouse and assemble into shipments
• Scan shipments to create paperwork for shipments
• Load outbound shipments and containers
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and accurate
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What We're Looking For

• High School/GED or equivalent experience
• Required 1+ experience
• Prior experience in a distribution environment
• Good communication, ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) accurately
• General knowledge of warehouse procedures
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative
• Ability to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, and utilize material handling equipment traveling to heights of 18 ft. Must be able to stand entire shift
• Ability to adhere to defined processes and procedures and suggest improvements
• Must be able to obtain forklift and stock picker certifications
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Employment offers may be contingent upon successfully completing the Department of Homeland Security Application for Identification Card process, as required for participation in our bonded warehouse program

About Us

We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind‑the‑scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long‑term partners like McDonald’s, Chick‑fil‑A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee‑owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally. We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy‑to‑use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand‑new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state‑of‑the‑art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We’re Employee Owners making lives remarkably better. We design, build and service the world’s most reliable and easy‑to‑use equipment. Every day 100 million people eat in restaurants powered by Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind the scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens. Our customers are long‑term partners including McDonald’s, Chick‑fil‑A, KFC, Wendy’s, Arby’s, Sonic, Cracker Barrel, Chili’s, Jack in the Box, Burger King and many more. We’re recognized as a Best Place to Work in the Dayton region and our approach to winning puts People First at the core of our strategy. At HP, People First means giving all employee owners the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through developing in their career, having the best manager, and focusing on their overall well‑being. If you thought companies like this don’t exist…we’re proof they do!