Shipping/Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk in the Buffalo area to handle incoming and outgoing shipments, operate a forklift, and assist with warehouse organization. The role requires 1–2 years in a manufacturing/warehouse setting, and certification for forklift operation may be required.

Target pay rate is $21/hour. The position involves varied shifts, weekend work as needed, and strict adherence to safety, quality, and scheduling requirements. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in an industrial manufacturing/warehouse environment preferred.
• Forklift or tow motor experience preferred; ability to be certified.
• Proven ability to meet customer and management deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Verify inbound/outbound shipments against bills of lading, invoices, and orders.
• Operate forklift or tow motor to move, load, and unload shipments.
• Adhere to ASR safety program requirements and post weights/shipping charges.
• Prepare Bills of Lading (BOL) and shipping labels on packed skids.
• Ensure proper storage of packaging supplies and finished goods in the warehouse.
• Record inbound deliveries and communicate any discrepancies or damages.
• Perform ongoing inventory checks and report risks to management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Tow motor

Job description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, receives inbound shipment, and stocks the warehouse. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

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.
• 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.
• Enthusiastically executes ASR safety program requirements.
• Prepares and affixes shipping labels (LTL) on packed skids.
• 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.
• Responsible for proper storage of packaging supplies and finished goods in the warehouse
• Log inbound deliveries from UPS and Couriers (Fed Ex, Airborne, etc.)
• Prepare Bills of Lading (BOL) and labels.
• Examines incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure all items have been correctly packaged, are free of obvious damage, paperwork and labels are correct, and all processing has been completed per company and customer requirements.
• Perform finished goods and supplies inventory on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• All other duties as assigned

Work Experiences

• 1-2 years in an industrial manufacturing and/or warehouse environment preferred
• 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) preferred but not required.
• 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

Target Pay Rate: $21/hour

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