Shipping Loader

Allen Harim Foods, LLC•Harbeson, DE

6d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Loader loads fresh and frozen poultry products onto trailers for shipment, ensuring product accuracy, proper handling, and compliance with food safety and company standards. The role supports warehouse and shipping operations by safely moving products, maintaining product integrity, and completing loading activities on time in a refrigerated poultry processing environment. The position works with shipping clerks, forklift operators, supervisors, and transportation personnel to support efficient shipping operations. It also assists with inventory counts and other general warehouse duties as needed. The position has no listed supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced refrigerated environment.
Ability to read shipping labels, product codes, and basic documentation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Basic PC skills, including the MS Office suite, required.
Basic understanding of warehouse and shipping operations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Strong work ethic and reliability.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull throughout the work shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to work in refrigerated, wet, and noisy environments.
Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and wear required PPE, including gloves, hairnets, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse, shipping, manufacturing, or food processing experience.
Experience operating forklifts or pallet jacks.
Forklift certification.
Experience in poultry processing or food manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Load poultry products onto trailers according to shipping schedules and customer orders.
Verify product counts, labels, pallet configurations, and shipment accuracy before loading.
Safely operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment as required.
Handle products properly to prevent damage and maintain product quality.
Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) product rotation during loading activities.
Assist with staging pallets and organizing products in coolers and freezers.
Inspect trailers for cleanliness, temperature, and overall condition before loading.
Follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, sanitation, and company safety requirements.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of shipping docks, loading areas, and warehouse spaces.
Report damaged product, inventory discrepancies, equipment issues, and safety concerns to supervisors.
Assist with inventory counts and general warehouse duties as needed.
Work with shipping clerks, forklift operators, supervisors, and transportation personnel to ensure efficient operations.
Support continuous improvement and productivity initiatives within the shipping department.