Shipping Clerk

Henny Penny; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Medical dental vision

401(k) with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Wellness clinic

Fitness center

Thanksgiving Dinner

Job summary

Henny Penny in Washington, DC area is seeking a warehouse associate to receive, unpack, and process orders in a fast-paced environment. You will verify contents, reconcile packing lists, and ensure accurate inventory through daily cycle counts.

The role requires teamwork, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, with forklift certification encouraged. We offer ESOP eligibility after one year, an annual performance bonus, tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning, strong benefits, PTO and

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 1+ year in distribution environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and operate material handling equipment.
• Good communication, basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and unpacks packages; checks contents.
• Counts incoming items and compares to packing list.
• Logs received items and reconciles stock discrepancies.
• Organizes stock and supports cross-docking as needed.
• Uses software to enter received products and assign storage locations.
• Performs daily cycle counts to audit inventory accuracy.
• Prepares outbound shipments and paperwork for shipments.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Stock picker

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!Responsible for assisting in a variety of warehouse duties, including shipping and receiving, unloading and loading trucks, fulfilling purchase orders, picking and processing customer orders and keeping warehouse stocked with essential equipment.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 salaryDefined career paths so you’ll always know what’s next and what steps can get where you want to goProfessional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and unlimited free access to LinkedIn Learning coursesA competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and paid holidaysExpanded onsite wellness clinic offering preventive care services such as wellness screenings, annual physicals, and related lab work at no cost to employee-ownersAchieve 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 DinnerWhat 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 resentCompares 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 proceduresUses 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 shortagesResponsible for daily cycle counts to audit inventory accuracyPull product from the warehouse and assemble into shipmentsScan shipments to create paperwork for shipmentsLoad outbound shipments and containersEnsure all paperwork is complete and accuratePerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standardsWhat We're Looking For:High School/GED or equivalent experience Required1+ experience RequiredPrior experience in a distribution environment PreferredGood communication, ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) accuratelyGeneral knowledge of warehouse proceduresAbility to work in a team environment and take initiativeAbility to lift 75 lbs, climb ladders, and utilize material handling equipment traveling to heights of 18 ft.Must be able to stand entire shiftAbility to adhere to defined processes and procedures and suggest improvementsMust be able to obtain forklift and stock picker certifications. RequiredMust have a valid driver’s license RequiredAbout UsWe’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.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.