Shipping Client Operator

McKee Foods Corporation•Stuarts Draft, VA

1d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

McKee Foods is seeking a Shipping Client Operator to join our Shipping Department. Utilize the WMS to ensure efficient flow of work assignments to meet the departmental objectives Troubleshoot issues in WMS and take appropriate actions to correct error(s) Provide timely business communication to coworkers, transportation, production, technical services, and other plant locations and outside carriers Utilize TrackX to ensure efficient movement of trailers to support shipping, ingredient and packaging receiving as well as ESD Provide support for WMS system initiatives such as implementing new functionality, software upgrades, or expanding systems to new areas of coverage Support resequencing efforts as they arise Support the use of the Shipping Department’s 48 Hour planning practices Fully support and coordinate period end inventory processes as needed Run detailed reports for various operational areas such as shortages, inbound receipts, supply items, inventory and inventory transaction records, employee productivity, etc. Assist supervisors and SROs as needed (ie. new employee training, information research, shift inventory, etc.) Track routine procedural discrepancies (ie. inventory in wrong location, locked status, reprint missing labels, move task management, etc.) Rearrange load priority based on scheduled dispatch times Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities using established safe techniques, procedures, and needed personal protective equipment Provide assistance and report issues with forklift and freight spotter equipment Willing to work other than scheduled times for emergencies or as needed Fill in for the shift supervisor in his or her absence Leads out in toolbox meetings as needed Participates in process improvement projects to support the department Participates in, and can facilitate product withdrawal exercises Other tasks as needed to meet department and Company needs

Requirements

Strong commitment to and support of McKee Foods guiding values, policies, goals and objectives
Maintain confidential information
Demonstrated ability to clearly and consistently communicate in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, with all levels of McKee Foods employees, outside vendors and contractors
Excellent interpersonal skills; customer service oriented
Knowledge and adherence to GMP’s with a strong emphasis on Food Safety and Product Purity
Detail oriented with proven history of good judgment and analytical skills
Overall good work record (which includes attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
Proficient computer skills, MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook
Proven ability to follow standard operating procedures
Must be willing to attend training as required by management
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, extended shifts and additional days as needed
Ability to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator, scissor lift and yard dog license
Demonstrate ability to work at extended heights
DMV Record must be obtained by the Safety Department
Lift Truck vision screen must be completed by Employee Health Services and must meet Lift Truck standards

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in McKee Foods shipping with fundamental understanding of warehousing concepts
Proficient with Dispatcher (WMS), Yard Management System (YMS), Shipping Dashboard, and Label Printing System (LPS) with regard to finished goods
Experience with variety business software applications, Outlook, OPM Reports, and BI reports
Working knowledge of OPM, OMS, Scheduling and Routing

Responsibilities

Utilize the WMS to ensure efficient flow of work assignments to meet the departmental objectives
Troubleshoot issues in WMS and take appropriate actions to correct error(s)
Provide timely business communication to coworkers, transportation, production, technical services, and other plant locations and outside carriers
Utilize TrackX to ensure efficient movement of trailers to support shipping, ingredient and packaging receiving as well as ESD
Provide support for WMS system initiatives such as implementing new functionality, software upgrades, or expanding systems to new areas of coverage
Support resequencing efforts as they arise
Support the use of the Shipping Department’s 48 Hour planning practices
Fully support and coordinate period end inventory processes as needed
Run detailed reports for various operational areas such as shortages, inbound receipts, supply items, inventory and inventory transaction records, employee productivity, etc.
Assist supervisors and SROs as needed (ie. new employee training, information research, shift inventory, etc.)
Track routine procedural discrepancies (ie. inventory in wrong location, locked status, reprint missing labels, move task management, etc.)
Rearrange load priority based on scheduled dispatch times
Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities using established safe techniques, procedures, and needed personal protective equipment
Provide assistance and report issues with forklift and freight spotter equipment
Willing to work other than scheduled times for emergencies or as needed
Fill in for the shift supervisor in his or her absence
Leads out in toolbox meetings as needed
Participates in process improvement projects to support the department
Participates in, and can facilitate product withdrawal exercises
Other tasks as needed to meet department and Company needs