Shipping Coordinator

Sonstegard Foods Company; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonstegard Foods Company is seeking a Shipping Supervisor at Sunrise Farms Harris IA for the 2nd shift. You will directly report to the Logistics Manager and work with production leaders to manage daily loading dock operations.

The role requires enforcing SQF rules, safety standards, and accurate BOL documentation while supervising a team. You will oversee egg product shipments, verify cargo against packing slips, and preserve orderly, efficient dock areas.

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 and train loading dock employees for career progression.
• Coordinate with 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 communications with drivers, dispatchers and coworkers.
• Maintain cleanliness of loading docks and coolers.
• Complete egg inventory each morning.
• Verify doors and equipment are operating correctly.
• Clean cooler per SQF document 11.2.13FD.
• Comply with company policies, SQF regulations and local, state and federal laws.

Skills

Read orders

Operate loading equipment

Basic reasoning

Multitasking

SOP compliance

Safety compliance

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.

Shipping

Sunrise Farms Harris IA 2nd shift

This position will directly report to the Logistics Manager and work 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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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 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 (SOP’s) 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.