Shipping & Receiving Technician - Seasonal

Posted: 09/26/2024

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