Job Overview
The Shipping & Receiving Technician is responsible for receiving materials (ingredients, packing material, chemicals, etc.), putting together orders, and shipping finished product. This is a seasonal position beginning October 14 through December 31, 2024. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving will be essential in maintaining the efficiency of Shipping & Receiving. Due to the nature of our business, the Shipping & Receiving Technician may do multiple tasks throughout the day/week. They are expected to contribute where and whenever needed, including any task throughout production.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
- Ability to demonstrate a basic and continuously increasing understanding of the shipping process
- Become familiar with product lines, both retail and wholesale, to contribute effectively to shipping and receiving efforts
- Proficient in using Business Central as required for daily operations
- Inspect incoming packing materials, ingredients, and processing aides
- Process and fulfill orders accurately and according to schedule
- Monitor inventory of product (including product on QA hold) in Packaging/Shipping coolers and assist with conducting inventory
- Properly label cheese and other products and organize as necessary; complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Assist with management of inventory, including loading and unloading trucks, coordinating with carriers and communicating with customers
- Assist with overall operations in the Shipping Department to ensure timely orders and a positive brand image
- Undergo Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and be able to comply with Occupational Safety policies and GMPs in the production process
- Participate in all company trainings
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent level certification with proven reading, writing, clearly legible handwriting, computer, inter-personal communication and mathematics skills
- Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 75 lbs (34 Kg), ability to spend 8+ hours on feet and/or standing in place
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Business Central is preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate internally and externally with customers and vendors
- Able to work on teams with frequently changing team members, have strong person to person communication skills, able to communicate across varying platforms, and do so in a manner that facilitates excellent teamwork
- Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety
- Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility