Shipping Clerk

Alphia; Pittsburg (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia in Pittsburg, TX is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping Associate to support outbound shipments, verify counts, label, and load/unload trucks. You will handle incoming ingredients, maintain FIFO conditions, and assist with inventory control while following safety policies.

Responsibilities include labeling, paperwork accuracy, and collaboration with the team to meet delivery timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year in shipping/receiving and packaging preferred.
• Must obtain forklift certification through LANI.

Responsibilities

• Support the shipment of goods and assist with receiving activities.
• Verify that shipping counts match picking documents; resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure proper labels and tickets before shipping and maintain inventory control.
• Load/unload trucks and assist with stocking shelves; maintain FIFO and product conditions.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Basic math

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Support the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Assures that shipping counts match picking documents and assists with resolving any discrepancies.
• Ensures proper labels and tickets have been applied before shipping
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Ensures the accuracy of all receiving documents and gathers and matches forms (PO, packing slip, computer printout) relative to receiving activities.
• Assures that receiving counts match purchase orders and packing slip documents and assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
• Load and unload trucks
• Weigh out ingredients
• Sample ingredients and take to lab for appropriate testing
• Assist with stocking shelves
• Load trucks safely and efficiently
• Maintain segregation of ingredients
• Assist with inventory count and control
• Monitor quality of inbound ingredients
• Uphold a safe work environment for yourself and others
• Maintain good condition of grains and ingredients (FIFO)
• Knowledge of equipment safety policies
• Report needed repairs
• Provide high level of service to Alphia/Veracity customers
• Be available to help in all other companies when asked upon by your department manager
• Regular, predictable attendance is required and is an essential function of the position.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Support the shipment of goods produced and the received goods and supplies to production/storage of goods destined for sale to our customer base.
• Assures that shipping counts match picking documents and assists with resolving any discrepancies.
• Ensures proper labels and tickets have been applied before shipping
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Ensures the accuracy of all receiving documents and gathers and matches forms (PO, packing slip, computer printout) relative to receiving activities.
• Assures that receiving counts match purchase orders and packing slip documents and assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• May direct others in preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
• Load and unload trucks
• Weigh out ingredients
• Sample ingredients and take to lab for appropriate testing
• Assist with stocking shelves
• Load trucks safely and efficiently
• Maintain segregation of ingredients
• Assist with inventory count and control
• Monitor quality of inbound ingredients
• Uphold a safe work environment for yourself and others
• Maintain good condition of grains and ingredients (FIFO)
• Knowledge of equipment safety policies
• Report needed repairs
• Report safety hazards
• Provide high level of service to Alphia/Veracity customers
• Be available to help in all other companies when asked upon by your department manager
• Regular, predictable attendance is required and is an essential function of the position.
• All other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

• Education: High school diploma/GED required.
• Experience: One-year prior experience working in shipping, receiving, and packaging is requested, but not required. Prior forklift experience desired. Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification through LANI required.
• Must have a good working knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or other related software.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or reach above shoulders. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch.

The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area. Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.

The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running.

Personal Protection Equipment (including, but not limited to, boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) is required during various processes in the production area.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

The employee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area. Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.

The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running.

Personal Protection Equipment (including, but not limited to, boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) is required during various processes in the production area.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.