Shipping and Receiving Associate

Summary/Objective

The Shipping and Receiving Associate (SRA) packs and ships customer material components related to production streams, adhering to work instructions, specifications, and documentation within company-established systems.

Essential Functions

• Stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, kneel, push, pull for long periods throughout the working day (lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Operate safe use of forklifts, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment
• Load and unload trucks
• Receive, verify, open, sort, and enter logs and inventories for supplier and vendor shipments (including handling returned, damaged, or defective goods)
• Maintain shipping materials and supplies
• Pack, organize, stack, and prepare customer order shipments according to standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and communicate with shippers to resolve damages and shortages
• Ensure parts, labels, material certifications, and shipping documents match customer orders and packing slips
• Maintain a neat, safe, and well-organized work area
• Ensure efficient and safe movement of materials from receiving and storage areas to shipping or production
• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments meet quality standards and are free of damage
• Maintain precise records of all daily receiving and shipping activities in the computer system

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Entry-level experience
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn other software programs if needed
• Data entry experience
• Knowledge in operating a stand-up reach truck
• Ability to learn quickly, work reliably, and accurately
• Contribute to working in a team environment
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other health and safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Attention to details to ensure quality of work

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident, and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
• Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic, and DE&I initiatives, company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

About the Role

Gellert Global Group is a consortium of leading North American food importing companies, including Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, and GGG Manufacturing. With combined revenues exceeding $1.7 billion, the group provides comprehensive services such as sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and IT to various sectors including retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Entry-level experience. Good organizational and communication skills. Basic skills in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn other software programs if needed. Data entry experience. Knowledge in operating a stand-up reach truck. Ability to learn quickly, work reliably, and accurately. Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other health and safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Attention to details to ensure quality of work. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and reach.

Skills Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Entry-level experience
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn other software programs if needed
• Data entry experience
• Knowledge in operating a stand-up reach truck
• Ability to learn quickly, work reliably, and accurately
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other health and safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Attention to details to ensure quality of work

Pay

Competitive pay with an annual bonus opportunity.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident, and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
• Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic, and DE&I initiatives, company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gellert Global Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.