Shipping Associate - $23.25 p/hr (10PM Start)

Flowers Foods•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Shipping Associate fills orders, counts, loads, and unloads product on incoming trailers according to the shipping schedule. The role requires demonstrating competency in on-the-job activities that may directly or indirectly affect product safety, legality, or quality. It is very physical, requiring the ability to use a hand truck to transport stacked products weighing up to 400 pounds for distances of up to 300 feet continuously throughout the day, into and out of transport trucks and up and down 30-degree slopes. The role also requires stooping, bending, and lifting 20-pound product containers from floor level to a height of 7-1/2 feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and record information applicable to the job.
Ability to use a hand truck to transport stacked products weighing up to 400 pounds for distances of up to 300 feet, including into and out of transport trucks and up and down 30-degree slopes.
Ability to stoop, bend, and lift 20-pound product containers from floor level to a height of 7-1/2 feet.

Nice To Haves

One year of shipping or related experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure product received from the plant or other plants is recorded correctly.
Load and unload product to the appropriate distribution area to ensure shipping schedules are met.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including those related to equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, safety, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Fulfill work schedules, follow attendance policies, and adhere to applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures.