Shipping/Receiving Clerk

American Sugar Refining; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sugar refining industry is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Buffalo, NY. The role involves managing shipments, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in an industrial setting. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Vacation, holiday, and sick time

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing environment required.
• Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred.
• Ability to be certified is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Prepare and affix shipping labels on packed skids.
• Examine incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure correctness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Tow motor

Job description

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

OVERVIEW

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, receives inbound shipment and stocks in warehouse.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.


• Prepares and affixes shipping labels (LTL) on packed skids.


• Assembles cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.


• Posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage.


• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.


• Prepare Bills of Lading (BOL) and labels.


• Correctly Routes materials and goods to departments


• Examines incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure all items have been correctly packaged, are free of obvious damage, paper work and labels are correct, and all processing has been completed per company and customer requirements. Enter production information into SAP system.


• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies; order materials as required.


• Operates tow motor or pallet jack to move shipments from shipping and receiving platform to warehouse or work area; unload inbound material from vehicles, load outbound material into vehicles.


• Perform finished goods and supplies inventory on a quarterly basis or as needed.


• All other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing environment required


• Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred. Ability to be certified is required.


• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.


• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.


• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

LOCATION OF ROLE

Buffalo, NY

SHIFT

2ND shift

PAY

$19.03-25.69 hourly

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday, and sick time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.