What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk - Night position at The Chefs' Warehouse?
About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.
Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.
Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:
Curious & Creative
Hungry For Food & Results
Entrepreneurial
Forward Thinking & Flexible
Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)
Position Summary: The Night Shipping Clerk at the company is responsible for facilitating smooth and efficient operations during the night shift in the shipping department. They play a critical role in coordinating and overseeing the loading and unloading of goods, verifying inventory accuracy, and ensuring timely and accurate shipments. The Night Shipping Clerk must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll do:
Coordinate the loading and unloading of goods during the night shift, ensuring the accurate and timely movement of products.
Verify and reconcile inbound and outbound shipments, checking for accuracy and completeness against documentation and purchase orders.
Maintain inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts, investigating discrepancies, and reporting any issues to the appropriate teams.
Prepare shipping and delivery documents, including bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels.
Collaborate with warehouse staff, drivers, and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Utilize computer systems or software to track shipments, update inventory records, and generate reports as required.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations during the shipping and receiving processes.
About you:
High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in logistics or related field is a plus.
Previous experience in a shipping or warehouse environment, preferably in the food distribution industry.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying and documenting shipments.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, including familiarity with bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels.
Proficiency in using inventory management systems or software, and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment, including lifting and moving heavy objects.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and coordinate shipping activities.
Familiarity with safety regulations and practices in a warehouse or shipping environment.
Availability to work night shifts and weekends as required by the company's operational needs.
The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Perks & Benefits:
- Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Life Insurance
- 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
- Employee discounts for travel and events
- 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
