SHIPPING ASSOCIATE (Day Shift)

Butterball Careers•Mount Olive, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Associate plays a critical role in receiving, documenting, and moving raw materials and products to support uninterrupted production and customer order fulfillment. The role works with Production, Quality, and Distribution teams to verify inbound materials, maintain accurate inventory, and prepare materials and products for internal movement or outbound shipments. The associate supports production targets and follows safety, food safety, and quality expectations while maintaining an organized and efficient workspace. The role requires retrieving and accounting for products against customer or production orders, preparing pallet labels, transporting materials and products, and loading trailers to the applicable specifications. The associate may use forklifts, reach lifts, high lifts, scissor lifts, scanners, and other equipment. The position also involves inventory assistance, sanitation, cross-training, communication with supervisors and managers, and other assigned duties. Work takes place in a food processing plant, including storage coolers and areas below freezing, around processing equipment, and at heights. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment and may involve high noise levels, wet conditions, extended hours, and prolonged standing. Travel is not required.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
Self-directed, with the ability to work independently and as part of a group.
Ability to obtain a jack license for all required equipment.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate adequate energy and stress tolerance.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to train, maintain, and promote a safe work environment.
Ability to read and understand HACCP, FDA, and OSHA requirements as needed.
Ability to work extended hours if needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling loads of 50 pounds or more, working at heights, and operating processing equipment.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or related qualification.
Previous experience with forklifts, scanners, high lifts, and scissor lifts.
Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Retrieve products from storage areas for customer or production orders using a scanner and forklift, high lift, or scissor lift as needed.
Create master pallet labels using a scanner.
Transport products to and from shipping, production, and raw receiving using a reach lift.
Account for all products on orders.
Load products onto the correct trailer using a forklift and scanner.
Ensure products are properly graded and loaded or received according to load specifications.
Assist with inventory.
Keep the work area clean and sanitary.
Follow work safety policies and guidelines.
Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors and managers.
Cross-train in other areas and rotate among department functions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.