Shipping & Receiving Attendant/Driver Relief

Job Responsibilities

• Check paperwork before unloading, count all items to match the paperwork, inspect all items for damage, and report all damage to a supervisor immediately.
• Make sure incoming product is put away in the correct place, label all incoming products with a run number or date received, keep coolers, dock, and warehouse clean and organized, wash trucks, sweep floors, etc., ensure all pallets and racks are wrapped securely.
• Before loading a truck, work with supervisor to map out the load, make sure the truck is clean and odor free, secure dock plate before loading, double check invoices and load sheets to be sure correct items are being placed on the pallet, ensure proper rotation (first in, first out), record run numbers on the load sheets and invoices and all initial invoices, make sure all pallets and racks are wrapped securely before loading, handle all products carefully, report all damages to a supervisor, and do not ship damaged product.
• Load trucks using load bars and straps, make sure all trucks are locked if they are moved away from the dock, assist Shipping and Receiving with loading the truck, ensure load is properly secured, perform pre-trip inspection (refrigeration temperature, and DOT truck safety items), safely drive to destination, unload correct order, interact with receiving individuals in a professional, positive manner, at each stop verify refrigeration temperature and security of load, accurately complete all paperwork (bill of lading, SQF documents, logbook, and vehicle inspection report).
• May be assigned to other Class B driving tasks such as: shuttle eggs/supplies between Clarence and Basom facilities, moving trucks between farms or shop facilities, shifting CDL trucks in the processing plant yard to docks/parking spaces, help maintain/inspect equipment, clean empty trucks, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A “safety first” mentality, a great attitude and team focus, proficiency in operating tandem axle straight delivery trucks, willingness to learn to operate other classes such as 10-wheeler grain trucks, etc., the right candidate will be willing to work towards a CDL-A, ability to operate pallet jack/forklift, ability to work independently with or without direct supervision, attention to detail and accuracy, efficiency minded in warehousing and delivery routes, shows strong initiative in warehousing and deliveries, able to work independently with or without direct supervision, able to work extended periods in a cold environment.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required, CDL-B required with a clean motor vehicle record, 2 years combined warehousing/delivery experience, able to maintain DOT Medical Certificate, knowledge of food processing plant operations is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Sit, talk, see and hear, stand, walk, squat and crawl, lift or move up to 50 pounds, vision abilities required including seeing near and far, driving or riding in a vehicle for multiple hours at a time (farm equipment).