Shipping & Receiving Associate Lead

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms, Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate Lead in Sioux City, IA. You will lead the inbound/outbound movement, coordinate associates, and ensure safe, accurate product handling for cooked and raw items.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 1+ year shipping/receiving experience, forklift/pallet jack certification, and the ability to operate powered equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of continuous work experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations.
• Experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to pass forklift/pallet jack certification courses offered by Perdue.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Unload and load trucks, ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.
• Document and track inventory accurately.
• Prepare and package outgoing shipments, ensuring proper packing and labeling.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory counts and reconciliation as needed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Shipping/receiving

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Inventory documentation

Education

High School or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Perdue’s Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats division leverages our core strengths in poultry while specializing in premium pork, beef, lamb, and pet nutrition segments while emphasizing health, sustainability, and convenience. Perdue's Emerging Brands & Specialty Meats is part of Perdue Farms , a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Join our team as a Shipping & Receiving Associate Lead, where you’ll help drive safe, accurate, and efficient product movement in a fast-paced environment. In this leadership role, you’ll coordinate and support associates handling inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring products are staged, loaded, received, and transported correctly. You’ll play a key part in maintaining quality, safety, and workflow while working with raw and/or cooked packaged products. If you’re a dependable team player who loves keeping operations moving, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Unload and load trucks, ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.
• Ability to accurately document and track inventory.
• Prepare and package outgoing shipments, ensuring all items are securely packed and labeled correctly.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory counts and reconciliation as needed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to resolve any issues or discrepancies.

Minimum Education and Experience

• At least 1 year of continuous work experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse operations.
• Previous experience in operation of forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to pass forklift/pallet jack certification courses offered by Perdue.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required.
• 2+ years’ experience in a distribution warehouse.
• Current forklift/pallet jacket certification

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

When in a plant environment:

• Ability to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Ability to stand for an extended period and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs by reaching, bending, and pushing boxes.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required.
• May work in an environment with varying temperatures between 25 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May handle products varying in temperatures between 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.