Shipping and Receiving Technician - Day Shift (8 A.M. - 8 P.M.)

AeroFarms•Danville, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

AeroFarms, a leader in Vertical Farming, is establishing the world's largest indoor vertical farm in Danville, Virginia. This new facility, set to be operational in 2022, will significantly increase output compared to their existing record-holding farm. AeroFarms is recognized globally for its innovative AgTech, holding the #1 spot in the Global Food Tech 500 list for three consecutive years. The company is committed to sustainable practices, using non-GMO methods, zero herbicides/fungicides/pesticides, and 95% less water than conventional agriculture, enabling year-round growth of high-quality leafy greens. AeroFarms aims to address global food security challenges by cultivating more with less, transforming agriculture for future generations. With over 20 patents and 60 pending, their technology drives sustainable products with superior flavor, taste, quality, access, and nutrition. The company is dedicated to researching plant science, supporting local communities, protecting the environment, pioneering food safety and traceability, deploying advanced vertical farms, and investing in its diverse workforce. AeroFarms is seeking creative, motivated individuals to join their rapid growth phase in North America, contributing to breakthroughs in vertical farming, AI, and plant biology to solve global issues.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
6 months prior experience in packaging
6 months prior experience in shipping/receiving required
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak basic English
Must be able to work in a cold environment (<40F) for long periods of time
Availability to work weekends is a must
Ability to respect and maintain confidential information
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
Must be able to drive electric forklift after training
Must be able to work independently and within a team
Must have time management skills to meet certain deadlines for shipping
Must be detailed oriented and organized
Must have good communication skills
Must have good basic math skills
Ability to use scales, calculators, and computer

Responsibilities

Prepare and send reports to the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor and Operations Manager.
Work independently and as part of a team to achieve leadership and company goals.
Coordinate with the packaging team to ensure timely shipments for customer deliveries and pickups.
Utilize FIFO rotation for inventory management.
Conduct daily finished goods inventory and input data into the ERP system.
Follow all policies and procedures for shipping products to customers.
Use a computer for inputting finished goods inventory, product losses, and managing email communications from the Sales team regarding orders.
Input inventory and create invoices in the SAGE ERP system.
Conduct pre-shipment quality evaluations to ensure the highest quality according to standard guidelines for each customer.
Organize all paperwork for CCP, pre-ship evaluation, and invoices.
Ensure all samples are packed out, of the highest quality, and ready in the finished goods cooler.
Achieve a picking rate of 95% or above.
Shrink wrap all pallets and use an electric forklift to stage product at the shipping dock.
Manage time effectively to ensure all product is ready for on-time shipment.
Ensure all incoming customer trucks meet temperature specifications and cleanliness guidelines.
Provide superior customer service skills when interacting with customers picking up product.
Organize all product within the finished goods cooler.
Ensure each product has a quality retain.