Shipping Supervisor

Talentify; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to oversee receiving and shipping processes, verify goods against shipment records, and supervise recordkeeping for damaged items and discrepancies. You will coordinate with carriers, inspect operations, and ensure compliance with shipping specifications on the 2nd shift.

Requirements include a high school diploma (GED) and at least 3 years of related experience. Base salary is listed with benefits and a company bonus program.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years directly related experience.
• Willing to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and in preparing items for shipment.
• Oversees shipping priorities and methods to meet schedules.
• Determines space requirements and routing for shipments to trucks or boxcars.
• Inspects loading operations for compliance with shipping specifications.
• Directs movement of shipments from platform to storage and work areas.
• Provides supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel.

Skills

Supervising staff

Shipping coordination

Record keeping

Inspection of goods

Compliance with shipping specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Shipping Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervising processes and procedures in receiving and shipping department. Ensures that goods are verified against records of shipment. Oversees the inspection of goods received. Supervises the maintenance of records of damaged or defective items and discrepancies in quantities and weights. Records time, date, quantity, source, and destination of materials received or shipped.

***Must be willing to work 2nd shift!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises employees engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and in preparing items for shipment. Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments. Supervises employees who count, weigh, and identify items in receiving and shipping department.


• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.


• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment.


• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks according to established schedules and weight limits of states.


• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications. Seals loaded boxcars and truck doors.


• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.


• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.


• Compiles records of unfilled orders.


• Posts weight and shipping charges. Prepares bills of lading.


• Provides supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel.

EDUCATION: Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;


• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;


• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;


• Base Salary range of $60,591 - $73,618.20


• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s tri-annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;


• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;


• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.