SHIPPING/RECEIVING LEAD 1

Opal Foods•Litchfield, MN

2d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Lead I oversees the plant shipping and warehouse function at Opal Foods’ Litchfield, Minnesota plant. The role works with customers and Opal team members to review orders and shipments and ensure timely product shipment. It supervises cooler and warehouse personnel, supports truck loading and unloading as needed, processes invoices and bills of lading, maintains inventory, and conducts weekly audits to balance reported paperwork. The position involves regular movement between office and operational areas, including the cooler, warehouse, processing floor, and outdoor dock. Temperature, humidity, and dust levels vary by season and work area. The role may require late hours to complete department tasks and weekend or holiday shifts to cover open shifts. Opal Foods was formed in 2014 as a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. The company provides eggs through farms in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa, with headquarters in Neosho, Missouri.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience 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 manage multiple functions, including available inventory, loads shipped, loads received, and orders received.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with personnel at all levels.
Demonstrated 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.

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 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 about internal product transfers, customer orders, egg shortages, long/short shipments, 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 using the 5 Whys method.
Update shipping, receiving, and packaging calendars as needed.
Work late when needed to complete department tasks and cover open shifts on weekends or holidays as necessary.
Help other departments as needed and perform additional tasks assigned by the manager or director.