What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk position at Jimbo's Jumbos/Hampton Farms?
Shipping Clerk
The Company
Hampton Farms/Jimbo's Jumbos, Inc. is a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail (Club, Food and Mass), foodservice, and commercial markets. Our products are found in grocery stores and club stores. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and produce Private Label products. The facility is in Edenton, NC.
Job Overview
The shipping and receiving clerk position verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by performing the following duties to quality and productivity standards.
Allergen Exposure Notice
This position operates in a food manufacturing facility that exclusively processes peanuts and tree nuts. Employees must be able to safely and effectively perform work within this environment, while adhering to all safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety standards. Exposure to airborne and contact allergens is unavoidable.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
- Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
- Sorts, counts, packages, labels, insures, unpacks, and/or logs inventory, which is shipped or received.
- Inspects shipments for damages or defects; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
- May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Leads, guides, and trains a team of two-three employees performing related work.
- Operates lift trucks to move materials to proper departments or areas if needed.
- Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.
- Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
- Ability to lead and train employees
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
- Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
- Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
- Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures
Company Policy and Food Safety
- Take part in annual training of employees as defined in training program.
- Communicates any Food Quality, Food Safety, or Personnel Safety issue to Management Team and/or Food Safety Team.
- Adherence to all company and departmental policies and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safety policies.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance (EAP)
- Teladoc
- 401K Match
- Paid Vacation, Personal Days, and Holidays
- Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, Jury Duty Leave
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person