Shipping and Receiving Clerk - 1st shift

Kettle Cuisine•Lynn, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk helps ensure continuous, efficient shipping and billing operations and assists with managing and reconciling third-party and internal inventory. The role is based in Lynn, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for the first shift, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position works under close supervision, with little decision-making responsibility and little to no customer contact. Decisions generally have a limited departmental impact, and work is subject to review or inspection. The position requires an associate degree or equivalent experience and one to three years of manufacturing experience in the food industry. On-the-job training is provided for zero to three months. Experience in temperature-controlled settings and with perishable items is required. The role also calls for safe work practices, teamwork, attention to detail, organization, communication, time management, and basic data-entry and document-formatting skills. The ability to operate or learn to use a pallet jack or forklift is needed; bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred. The hourly base-pay range is $18–$25, and the position is eligible for a target bonus of 5 (the posting does not specify a unit). The employer states that the position is eligible for its comprehensive benefits package, without listing specific benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
One to three years of manufacturing experience in the food industry.
Experience working in temperature-controlled settings.
Experience with perishable items.
Proven record of safe working practices.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working in a team environment.
Goal-oriented and well organized.
Ability to work all scheduled shifts and arrive on time.
Basic data-entry skills and ability to perform simple document formatting.
Ability to operate or learn to operate a pallet jack or forklift.
Ability to interact and communicate with supervisors and team members.
Excellent attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Good telephone skills.
Time-management, problem-solving, planning, organizing, and numeracy skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred.
Passion for food and high quality.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous and efficient operation of shipping and billing duties.
Assist in managing and reconciling third-party and internal inventory levels.
Adhere to safe working practices and perform daily area checks for non-compliance, reporting issues to the manager.
Coordinate product releases from third-party storage facilities for shipping or pickup.
Ensure bills of lading are completed correctly and promptly, and enter ASN data when required.
Prepare for and follow customer shipping requirements.
Coordinate daily truckloads and assist with appointment scheduling.
Unload vehicles efficiently and on time when needed.
Organize and prioritize the day's pick orders.
Perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and notify planning of unforeseen shortages.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly to enable traceability.
Follow company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and keep the shipping office clean and tidy.
Plan activities to reduce downtime, record data, and manage Ross system transactions.
Communicate and update relevant parties about issues or changes.
Take instructions from supervisors or leads and perform other reasonable tasks requested by management.