Shipping & Receiving Associate | 1st Shift, 8AM-4:30PM (Monday-Friday)

• Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Flexibility to work overtime as business needs require

• Inspect inbound shipments, accurately document required receiving information, and report discrepancies, damages, or other concerns in accordance with established procedures.
• Check in drivers arriving at the facility and direct them to the appropriate location for loading and unloading.
• Safely load and unload inbound and outbound shipments using powered industrial equipment, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Process outbound truck orders, including shipment manifesting, transmitting Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs), and accurately recording required shipment information.
• Prepare required documentation for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Truckload (TL) shipments, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), commercial invoices, and other applicable shipping documents.
• Prepare and distribute daily shipment reports to the Warehouse Manager, Account Management team, and other applicable stakeholders.
• Review and follow customer and retailer routing guides to ensure shipments meet applicable routing, documentation, labeling, scheduling, and other shipping requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records and ensure required documentation is completed and retained in accordance with Company procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse personnel and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, resolve shipping and receiving discrepancies, and improve daily operational efficiency.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve shipping, receiving, and transportation processes while supporting accurate, timely shipments and a positive customer experience.
• Provide coverage and support for Material Handler responsibilities as needed due to PTO, employee absences, staffing shortages, increased production demands, or other business needs, including moving, staging, and supplying materials throughout the facility.
• Follow all Company safety, food safety, GMP, quality, and warehouse procedures.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, and/or Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience, including experience supporting inbound and outbound shipments
• 2+ years of experience operating powered industrial equipment, including stand-up reach forklifts and electric pallet jacks
• Experience preparing and processing shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), commercial invoices, manifests, and Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs), as well as coordinating LTL and TL shipments and following customer or retailer routing guides.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, with the ability to learn and effectively use warehouse, shipping, and other technology systems to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and sense of urgency, with the ability to accurately maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation while prioritizing time-sensitive operational needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with drivers, employees, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to read, understand, write, and communicate in English as necessary to follow work instructions, complete required documentation, understand safety and quality requirements, and communicate effectively with drivers and internal teams.
• Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and strong work ethic
• Ability and willingness to work in a food manufacturing environment that may include dust and exposure to food ingredients and major food allergens, including dairy and soy.
• Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, and/or weekends as directed and authorized by leadership as business needs require

• Experience working in food/beverage, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or another GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality standards
• Experience working with warehouse, inventory, transportation, or shipping management systems
  

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per shift)
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs
• Talking, hearing; reaching above shoulders; bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and operating machinery
• Use of hands and foot/feet for handling tools, operating equipment/machinery, and controls
  

• Starting Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour (based on experience, may offer higher rates based on qualifications and previous experience)
• Double Pay For Any Hours >50 Per Workweek, And Any Weekend Hours Worked
  

• PTO Package with Carryover Option
• Paid Holidays
• Double Pay for Weekly Hours >50 AND Any Weekend Overtime Work
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Affordable Family Coverage)
• HSA with Company Contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Strong Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• And more