What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Clerk position at ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)?
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Clerk will coordinate all daily outbound shipments with our truck drivers to ensure they deliver orders promptly. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized and able to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of outbound logistics is also required.
Position Responsibilities
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Clerk will coordinate all daily outbound shipments with our truck drivers to ensure they deliver orders promptly. The ideal candidate must be extremely organized and able to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of outbound logistics is also required.
Position Responsibilities
- Receive and process orders through customer service department.
- Create outbound deliveries in SAP for finished product.
- Verify conformance of all product shipments to finished product specifications and release product for shipment.
- Produce all shipping documentation for shipments of finished product including COA’s, SAP documents, Bill of Lading, Customs Paperwork.
- Backup to Traffic Coordinator
- Ensure relative documentation is created and/or entered computerized system for all outbound shipments.
- Communicate with Customer Service to coordinate releasing of loads.
- Resolve shipment errors prior to shipment release.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma required
- 1-2 years' experience in a clerical warehouse role is highly preferred
- Proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Word and Excel
- Working knowledge of relevant electronic equipment (scanners, electronic boards)
- Experience with relevant warehouse management system (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS)
- SAP experience a plus
- Numeracy skills
- Communication skills
- Integrity
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Organizational and planning skills
- Sense of urgency
- Effective teamwork
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to move and lift items of up to required weight
- Ability to reach and bend
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
