Shipping Associate

HelloFresh • Irving, TX

1d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Associate will be responsible for day-to-day operations within the functional areas of receiving, shipping, storage / distribution of goods, and logistics. The associate receives direction from Lead & Supervisor and carries out instructions based on given directive. The associate is responsible for following all safety, GMP and SQF policies/procedures, as well as adherence to PPE/hygiene policies. The Shipping associate is required to be certified in operating all material handling equipment as needed by location.
Shift: Thursday to Sunday - 7:00am to 5:30pm

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English at an intermediate level.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
• Proficient in mathematics
• GED/High school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset
• Preferably 2+ years’ experience operating powered forklifts

Responsibilities

• Stacks assembled boxes on the corresponding pallet(s)
• Ensures all boxes are upright, and carrier ‘colored dots’ face outwards
• Stacks boxes one layer at a time to create a more stable load
• Checks (3) shipping labels to confirm they are all for the same carrier lane
• Wraps and secures pallet before pulling
• Transports pallets in a timely and safe manner from Production onto the shipping dock
• Ensures that each pallet is checked by the Shipping Verifier before pulling it to the dock, and that each pallet has a pallet label attached
• Verifies incoming pallets by checking all shipping labels from top layer
• Checks that all visible colored dots conform to the correct shipping lane/color
• Completes and attaches the pallet label to the pallet
• Directs and ensures that the pallets are moved to their appropriate shipping lane
• Fills out the information into the Box Counter Tool for every pallet
• Visually confirms that the incoming trailer is staged in the correct dock door
• Inspects trailer for any harmful contaminants and completes the trailer inspection form
• Ensures that all shipping labels from top layer are checked for each pallet before loading
• Completes a walk around the lane of pallets to be loaded, to ensure same color dots
• Verifies the total number of boxes loaded matches the expected carrier count. If last truck for that carrier, does a quick sweep of the shipping and production floor to check for any missed boxes or pallets
• Occasionally required to communicate with other departments within the distribution center in order to collaborate and solve problems.
• Respectfully support and follow direction from management and completes tasks with minimum supervision.
• Responsible for upkeep of equipment including reporting defective equipment to management.
• Maintains the work area in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Update data in the computer system; must be able to use a computer and type/data entry using computer programs (Microsoft Office, Google Sheets).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees