Shipping Clerk

SUNGRO HORTICULTURE; Santa Maria (CA); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Service Awards

Zusammenfassung

Sun Gro Horticulture is seeking a forklift loader to efficiently load and unload product, complete shipment paperwork, and conduct monthly inventory checks. The role requires lifting up to 70 lbs, operating forklifts safely, and collaborating with drivers and office staff to maintain orderly yard operations.

The position emphasizes a safety‑sensitive environment with on‑site work in a logistics setting, offering comprehensive health and retirement benefits and paid time off.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in the field is a plus.
• Computer knowledge a plus.

Aufgaben

• Read bills of lading and load logs to verify shipment details.
• Load correct product onto trailers and complete paperwork accurately.
• Match purchase orders and receiving docs; file correctly.
• Place safety devices on trailers before driving.
• Break down full pallets for partial loads as required.
• Maintain professional conduct with drivers and office staff.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

Bill of ladings reading

Logistics paperwork

Safety awareness

Professional demeanor

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro.

Job Summary

This person is to load and unload product using a fork truck into various types of trucks and trailers. They are to fill out any paperwork, check in or out shipments, perform inventory on a monthly basis, calculate and pull case goods lifting up to 70 lbs. They will also be required to perform forklift inspections daily, work in a safe manner and complete any other duties assigned by management and or team leaders.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Knowing how to read the bill of ladings and load logs
• Loading the proper product.
• Filling all of the paperwork out correctly (this includes matching purchase orders, receiving’s, and placing these papers in the proper boxes).
• Placing all safety devices (wheel chocks, safety chains, loading plates etc.) on the trailers that they are working on.
• Breaking full pallets of product down to make partial pallets for special loads.
• Maintain a professional work attitude with the truck drivers that come in the facility and with the office personnel.
• Keep yard clean and organized.
• Drive safely at all times.
• Be able to lift 70 lbs.
• Any other duties assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in field a plus.
• Computer knowledge a plus

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
• Knowledge of forklift operations.
• **This is a safety sensitive position**

Target Salary range is at $19.50-$21/hr