Shipping/Receiving Clerk - 3rd Shift
The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single‑use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.
Overview
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepares items for shipment, receives inbound shipment, and stocks the warehouse. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Compare identifying information and counts, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
- Operate tow motor or pallet jack to move shipments from shipping and receiving platform to warehouse or work area; unload inbound material from vehicles, load outbound material into vehicles.
- Enthusiastically execute ASR safety program requirements.
- Prepare and affix shipping labels (LTL) on packed skids; post weights and shipping charges, and affix postage.
- Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
- Maintain proper storage of packaging supplies and finished goods in the warehouse.
- Log inbound deliveries from UPS and couriers (FedEx, Airborne, etc.) and prepare Bills of Lading (BOL) and labels.
- Examine incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure correct packaging, no obvious damage, accurate paperwork and labels, and completion of all processing per company and customer requirements.
- Perform finished‑goods and supplies inventory on a quarterly basis or as needed.
- Work effectively to ensure food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
- Report any risks or evidence of unsafe or out‑of‑specification product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager for immediate resolution.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1–2 years in an industrial manufacturing and/or warehouse environment preferred.
- Prior forklift or tow motor experience preferred; certification required.
- Proven ability to meet customer and management deadlines.
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; equivalent experience or training acceptable.
- Physical demands: regularly lift/move up to 10 lb, frequently up to 25 lb, occasionally up to 50 lb.
- Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, climbing/balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and communicating verbally or audibly.
- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Schedule
Flexible shift work required, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.
Pay
Target Pay Rate: $21/hour