Shipping Coordinator

Sonstegard Foods Company; Harris (IA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Sonstegard Foods Company is seeking a second shift supervisor for Sunrise Farms Harris IA. The role focuses on daily loading dock operations, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with SQF and all applicable regulations.

You will verify shipments, complete BOLs and packing slips, and coordinate with the shipping department to maintain accurate processing. Strong safety awareness and the ability to multitask are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Read basic orders and packing slips.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment.
• Demonstrate basic reasoning and problem solving.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Follow SOPs and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise loading dock employees and training.
• Coordinate with shipping to ensure accurate processing.
• Verify materials loaded/unloaded against BOL or packing slip.
• Complete daily production reports, BOLs, and packing slips.
• Maintain professionalism in communications with drivers and coworkers.
• Keep loading docks and coolers clean and organized.
• Complete egg inventory each morning.
• Ensure doors and equipment operate correctly.
• Comply with SQF regulations and all laws and regulations.

Skills

Reading orders

Loading equipment

Reasoning

Multi-tasking

SOP compliance

Safety awareness

Job description

Sonstegard Foods Company is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of shell eggs along with powdered, liquid and frozen egg products. We operate facilities in five states and sell our products into domestic and international markets. We are proud that we are family owned and our employees are recognized by their name and not a number.

Location and shift

Sunrise Farms Harris IA, 2nd shift. This position reports to the Logistics Manager and works with the General Manager and Production Supervisors. Primarily responsible for the daily operations on the loading dock. Also responsible for compliance with all company policies, SQF regulations and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train loading dock employees ensuring career progression.
• Communicate with other members of the shipping department to ensure accurate processing of finished product.
• Verify materials loaded or unloaded against BOL or packing slip.
• Complete and review daily production reports, BOLs, and packing slips.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in all communications with drivers, dispatchers and coworkers.
• Maintain cleanliness of loading docks and coolers.
• Complete egg inventory each morning.
• Verify all doors and equipment are operating correctly.
• Clean cooler per SQF document 11.2.13FD.
• Comply with all company, SQF regulations and local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Read basic orders and packing slips.
• Operate loading and unloading equipment.
• Basic reasoning and thinking skills.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Follow and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend.
• Lift 50 – 100 lbs.
• Work damp, cold environments.
• Work in a loud environment requiring ear protection.