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Fresh Shipper

1235 Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Downers Grove, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fresh Shipper position at 1235 Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated?

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. LOCATION: Downers Grove DEPARTMENT: Distribution JOB TITLE: A.M. Shipping/Product Receipt WORKDAY GRADE LEVEL: H004A BASE RATE PER HOUR: $23 SHIFT: 1st # OF OPENINGS: 1 HOURS: Generally, starts as early as 6:45 AM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required. JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES: • SAP commits are necessary, and all knowledge must be understood and used correctly. • This position will be required to receive all products back from production. Products will be received via an automated stacker/or the possibility of hand stacking when a stacker is not available. • All stacker equipment lockout must be known, safely and correctly operated per the procedures. • Separates product by variety and day for storage. • Pushes 400 lbs. plus (on wheels) as needed. • Manually stacks cases keeping up with line for freezer orders. • Supplies empty baskets to production lines. • Can palletize Hearth products 10 high; bulk rolls 13 high • Must drive various types of lift trucks and pass licensing requirements. • Must be able stack baskets 15 high when picking outbound loads, 17 high occasionally (8 1/2 feet). • Must count accurately, and lift 30 lbs. from floor to above • Picks cases using MOA numbers. • Loads trucks at a minimum rate of 185 pieces/hour. • Reads and interprets pick list. • Secures loads on trucks and marks properly for identification. • Assist as needed in Freezer or Receiving. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Decision Making Skills: Must have strong decision making and communication skills. They must have the ability to utilize/exercise good judgment, and they must ensure issues are quickly resolved and communicated with supervision. Fill out communication boards daily. • Food Safety Awareness: Food safety awareness is critical in this position. This position will be held accountable to having a full understanding and adherence to the strictest compliance standards, in relation to HACCP, CTS, GMP, and/JSA procedure and standards related to this position. Focused awareness and prevention of contamination/ potential contamination, allergen control, and lot code traceability are key objectives in this role. • Formula Control: Formula control is vital to ensuring compliance to label management of our products. Must abide to exact formula specifications and procedures, to ensure bread quality standards are maintained and label contents are aligned. • Maintains work area to “5S” cleanliness, housekeeping and organizational standard. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • Distribution/Receiving/shipping/material handling • Forklift • SAP, Computer programs • Must possess a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent. Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to: • Stand for extended periods of time • Use hands, fingers and arms to reach, feel product and manipulate materials and equipment • Walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear • Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems • Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hot/cold temperature extremes, high industrial noise levels, forklift traffic and wet environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, respirators, and approved footwear. Ability to deal with a changing work environment and high-pressure situations. Must be able to work in a team environment. This position may require overtime as deemed necessary to support operations activities. Successful bid is contingent on passing Powered Industrial Equipment physical and licensing requirements. Employees’ approved vacation subject to change when bidding to a new area. There will be a 90-day evaluation period to ensure satisfactory performance. Must stay on the job one year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law. We’re proud to be a purpose-driven company, connecting people through food they love. Are you our missing ingredient? Learn more about our company or apply today!

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