Shipping workers are responsible for general duties involving the physical handling of products, materials, supplies, and equipment. Maintain orderly and clean work areas in compliance with company safety and sanitation requirements. Must be able to understand and follow written or verbal instructions. Complete work with accuracy and efficiency.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Use software to scan product in and out of locations
• Unload/load freight from trucks; weigh and label product by hand
• Communicate with Management, Production, & Quality Assurance about any discrepancies in product inventory and/or product quality
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment
• Pick, pack or store received product properly for rotation purposes and inventory accuracy
• Prepare product for shipping (boxes or pallets) and process packages through UPS or FedEx
• Inform Shipping and/or Production about product repacks
• Inspect equipment used on a daily basis and report as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must have working knowledge of general warehouse operations, Shipping, and/or food industry experience a plus
• Must be flexible with hours, a possibility for OT
• Ability to lift up to 55lbs (anything over 55 lbs., team lift)
• Must follow all WLF GMP’s and work consistently with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Must have computer skills
• Ability to read and write English
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Understand the basics of scale operations, weights, and measurements
• Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills

Physical Demands

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 essential functions.Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces

Personal Protective Equipment

The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing and warehouse areas that under certain conditions may require the use of personal protective equipment.

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 essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to dust, odors, and noise

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.