Shipping and Receiving Associate

About the role

Maola® is a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to providing fresh, high-quality dairy products. This role involves preparing orders for shipment, handling paperwork, and ensuring order accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment per pick-ticket using a powered pallet jack ensuring accuracy of the shipment and associated shipping documents.
• Operate and inspect material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Review inbound shipments and verify items and quantities before taking delivery, signing BOL’s and receiving.
• Make notation of discrepancies and alert management.
• Stock and restocking of items in their proper locations in the warehouses as needed.
• Load and unload trucks as instructed.
• Verify inventory counts and physical inventory as required.
• Maintain your work area in a clean and organized fashion.
• Complete all paperwork accurately as instructed by your manager and lead-person.
• Follow all Food Safety rules and procedures pertaining to this job as outlined in the training program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.
• The warehouse area is maintained at cooler temps, 34-38 degrees.

Skills

• Communication: Clear and effective communication through multiple channels.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Customer Focused: Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Problem-Solving: Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Collaboration: Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$18/hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.