Shipping Receiving Clerk I

SunOpta, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Family leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k) with Match

Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Ill

Hospital indemnity

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Job summary

SunOpta, Allentown Plant in Allentown, PA is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to manage customer orders and shipping/receiving documents, and to maintain dock appointments for internal and 3PL warehouses.

You will maintain daily outbound shipping schedules, enter ship-only orders in Oracle, prepare documentation, load/unload trailers, and support GMP and safety standards in a mixed office and production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years related experience in shipping/receiving or warehouse roles.
• Proficient with MS Office; knowledge of Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily shipping schedules for outbound loads.
• Enter ship-only customer orders into Oracle database.
• Schedule dock appointments with carriers.
• Prepare shipping documentation per customer requirements.
• Verify inventory and ensure OTIF service to customers.
• Load/unload trailers and operate powered vehicles.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in work areas.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Forklift operation

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Allentown Facility, 7108 Daniels Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

About SunOpta

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers’ growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.

Job Summary:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for assisting in managing customer sales orders and shipping and receiving documents and maintaining shipping and receiving appointments for internal and 3PL warehouses.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Maintain daily shipping schedules for outbound loads.
• Enter ship only customer orders into Oracle database.
• Schedule dock appointments with carriers.
• Prepare shipping documentation according to customer requirements.
• Communicate release delays to Customer Service department and shipping warehouses.
• Review inventory levels to ensure OTIF service to customers.
• Review and process shipment confirmations in Oracle database.Daily scanning and attachment of completed BOLs into Oracle database.
• Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
• Assist Material Coordinator with Cycle Counts as needed.
• Verify inventory lots on shipments, prior to releasing shipments.
• Loading and Unloading trailers.
• Operate powered vehicles.
• Maintain assigned work and warehouse areas at the highest possible daily sanitation level.
• Maintain and promote communication between all departments and management.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years warehouse/forklift experience.
• Must be proficient with MS Excel.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Experience with Oracle.
• Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices.

Additional Considerations:

• Location: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Allentown, PA.
• Shift: Monday through Friday; 9 am to 5:30 pm. Overtime as needed.
• Work Environment: Approximately 60% of work is performed in an office environment; 30% of work may involve being in an agricultural or manufacturing/production environment .
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Family leave
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with Match
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED

Allentown Facility, 7108 Daniels Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States of America