Shipping/Receiving Lead 1

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE•Litchfield, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Lead I oversees the plant shipping and warehouse function, working with customers and Opal Foods team members to review orders and shipments and ensure timely shipment of product. The role supervises cooler and warehouse personnel; supports truck loading and unloading; processes invoices and bills of lading; maintains inventory; and conducts audits to balance reported paperwork. The position requires frequent movement between the office and operational areas, including the cooler, warehouse, processing floor, and outdoor dock. Temperature, humidity, and dust levels vary by season and work area. Flexibility to work late and cover weekend or holiday shifts may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years in warehouse or inventory-based operations involving consumption of raw and finished materials is highly preferred.
At least 5 years of experience using WMS systems is highly preferred.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to read and write English.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate cooler and warehouse inventory.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
Demonstrated ability to multitask across available inventory, shipments, receipts, and orders.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with personnel at all levels.
Ability to use Microsoft Office-based systems and operate office equipment.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

General mechanical experience is highly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Experience in warehouse or inventory-based operations involving consumption of raw and finished materials (at least 5 years) is highly preferred.
At least 5 years of experience using WMS systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise direct reports and manage their work schedules.
Ensure assigned areas are properly maintained.
Ensure Opal Foods SQF, quality control, and safety procedures are followed in the cooler, warehouse, shipping, and receiving areas.
Conduct daily cooler inventory, reconcile differences, and report unusual discrepancies.
Conduct warehouse inventory weekly and at month end.
Monitor CFS label creation for accuracy throughout the day.
Verify bills of lading before loading to ensure customer requests are accurately filled, and send bills of lading for egg loads moved into or out of the facility.
Communicate daily with sales and transportation departments about internal product transfers, customer orders, egg shortages, shipment discrepancies, and specialty egg orders.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to unload and load trucks as necessary.
Coordinate with the packaging coordinator to monitor packaging-material supply and delivery.
Create purchase orders and reports related to shipping materials, including pallets, labels, stretch wrap, CHEP, and RPC.
Participate in mock recalls, customer complaints, and incident investigations, including 5 Whys.
Update shipping, receiving, and packaging calendars as needed.
Work late to complete department tasks and cover weekend or holiday shifts as necessary.
Assist other departments and perform additional tasks as assigned by the manager or director.