Shipping Lead - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Kansas City, MO

17h•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Lead drives electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials. The role prepares shipment records and bills of lading for outbound trucks, records receipts of incoming materials, chemicals, and equipment, updates databases, and verifies shipping documents, computer data, and receiving receipts against open purchase orders. The Shipping Lead trains, motivates, and leads team members in the area of responsibility; coordinates with supervisors on shipping plans; and oversees the preparation, inspection, and loading of shipments. The position also handles product stocking, picking, packing, and shipment verification while maintaining food safety, quality, and an organized work environment. Work includes exposure to temperatures from 38 to -17 degrees and requires standing for more than eight hours per day, with regular lifting of objects up to 60 pounds. This is a second-shift position. Competitive starting pay is $23.95 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour second-shift differential. A CDL license is preferred and provides a $2.00-per-hour increase. Smithfield offers health insurance, retirement benefits, education benefits for eligible full- and part-time team members, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and related experience or training.
Complete all courses in the necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming the position; duties may be performed under a trained operator's supervision during that period.
Complete Orientation, GMP, HACCP, and Employee Awareness training; Orientation must be completed before the first day of assignment.
Complete training in Hearing Conservation, Hazard Risk Analysis, Fire Safety, Machine Guarding, Emergency Preparedness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Ladder/Knife Safety, and Fall Protection.
Complete P.I.T. training and initial safety procedures.
Complete Ergonomics and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific training.
Wear required personal protective equipment: proper attire, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build respectful, positive working relationships.
Ability to work in temperature extremes from 38 to -17 degrees.
Ability to stand for more than eight hours per day.
Sufficient strength and stamina to spend substantial time on one's feet and lift packages from below waist height to above shoulder height.
Regularly stand, walk, ride, carry, twist, bend, balance, see, hear, and handle paperwork.
Regularly lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CDL license; licensed employees receive a $2.00-per-hour increase.

Responsibilities

Train, motivate, and lead team members within the area of responsibility.
Create purchase orders for all inedible shipments.
Meet with supervisors to receive shipping plans and instructions, then relay and execute the plan with the team.
Inspect trailers before loading to confirm sanitary conditions and proper refrigeration equipment operation.
Take temperature readings and read fuel settings on refrigerated trailers.
Perform pre-operational inspections and operate forklifts; operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
Stock and pull product from warehouse racking; pick and pack outgoing shipments and locate merchandise for distribution or placement.
Verify incoming shipment quantities and product numbers.
Prepare records of outbound shipments and bills of lading; record incoming materials, chemicals, and equipment and update the database.
Verify the accuracy of shipping documents and computer data, and check receiving receipts against open purchase orders.
Understand shipping terms used in domestic shipping transactions.
Adapt the workday to cover several tasks.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment and follow the food-safety color-code system.
Follow USDA/SQF and GMP guidelines and maintain quality while working at speed.
Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.