Shipping and Receiving Associate

MDVA•Newport News, VA

10d•$18

About The Position

Why you will love working at Maola: Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month. Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. SUMMARY: The shipping & receiving employees will prepare orders for shipment, complete all paperwork and ensure accuracy of the order to ship. Duties include but are not limited to receiving in, storing and distributing all deliveries, as well as stock and restocking items in their proper locations as needed. Employees will pick customer orders per pick ticket and ensure the accuracy of selected items and quantities. As a shipping and receiving employee, they may be assigned to the corrugation line which packs our milk product in corrugated cases for shipment to customers. Safety, organizational and housekeeping responsibilities are encompassed in the position. The employee will also follow all Food Safety rules and procedures pertaining to this job as outlined in the training program.

Requirements

Ability to add, subtract, two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Communication
Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
Accountability
Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
Customer Focused
Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
Initiative
Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
Problem-Solving
Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
Collaboration
Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

Responsibilities

Unload delivery trucks using a pallet jack or other warehouse equipment.
Receive in delivered product and label appropriately for easy retrieval.
Put away materials and components for storage and/or use.
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.
Will review inbound shipments and verify items and quantities before taking delivery, signing BOL’s and receiving documentation.
Will 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.
Move materials in and out of work areas and the warehouse as required.
Alert management of out of stock or low stock levels as discovered.
Identify and label boxes, packages, and products as instructed by the picking information, your manager or lead person.
Always maintaining your work area in a clean and organized fashion.
Report any inefficient or unsafe conditions to management upon discovery of the conditions.
Complete all paperwork accurately as instructed by your manager and lead-person.
Perform all work using safety equipment as instructed while obeying all safety rules and procedures.
Must be able to work overtime without notice involving critical shipments and as scheduled by management.
Fill out and turn into supervisor all paperwork and documents pertaining to shipping and receiving programs.
Additional duties may be assigned.