What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Associate position at Sargento?
SUMMARY As a key member of the Logistics team, the Shipping Associate is the main point of contact for all outbound drivers arriving at the Plymouth Distribution Center. Additionally, this position will carry out daily order management tasks through our WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transportation Management System).
Your Story.
You will be the main point of contact for all outbound drivers arriving at the Plymouth Distribution Center. Additionally, you will carry out daily order management tasks through our WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transportation Management System).
Your Passion. Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
Benefits That Set Us Apart.
With over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Your Story.
You will be the main point of contact for all outbound drivers arriving at the Plymouth Distribution Center. Additionally, you will carry out daily order management tasks through our WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transportation Management System).
Your Passion. Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
Benefits That Set Us Apart.
- Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center
- Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
- Tuition Assistance
- Access to Employee Store
- Manages the contactless check-in systems including checking drivers in and out for the Plymouth Shipping Department.
- Communicate with yard spotters and drivers to ensure trailers are moved in a timely manner and are set to correct trailer temperatures.
- Prepare and organize loading paperwork including manifests, bills of lading, and packing lists.
- Communicate with customers and carriers to ensure loading appointments are scheduled timely and correctly.
- Ensure temperature recorder inventory and input recorder data into customer portals
- Leverages WMS, TMS, ERP, and related systems to perform data entry, generate reports, track trends, and resolve discrepancies.
- Act as backup for the Transportation Specialist and provide support to the Distribution Supervisor, Distribution Manager, and Personnel Scheduler as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Two years working in a Transportation environment preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and strong Excel skills required, including the ability to develop spreadsheets, and training documents; experience using WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transportation Management System) preferred.
With over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.