Shipping Supervisor--MARYLAND/HURLOCK

Amick Farms • Hurlock, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the shipping department, ensuring that poultry products are handled, stored, staged, and shipped according to food safety, temperature, quality, and company requirements. This role involves close collaboration with various departments to resolve issues and maintain efficient operations. The supervisor must also ensure a safe working environment and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. Additionally, the position requires tracking shipping performance, identifying areas for improvement, and controlling labor and supply costs to enhance productivity and reduce expenses.

Requirements

• Ability to acquire knowledge of the machinery and processes used in the plant department
• Ability to multi-task in an effective manner
• Ability to collect data, prepare, and interpret shipping reports
• Ability to communicate with and manage large groups of team members
• Ability to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions
• Working knowledge of computers, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
• Good communication skills
• High school or equivalent
• Good personal hygiene and adherence to local, state, and federal health codes and standards
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Knowledge of SSOP and GMP
• Knowledge of all product wash areas

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Haitian-Creole are preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify orders, quantities, labels, product destinations, paperwork, and load accuracy before shipment.
• Ensure poultry products are handled, stored, staged, and shipped according to food safety, temperature, quality, and company requirements.
• Work closely with Production, QA, Maintenance, Logistics, drivers, and carriers to resolve issues and keep shipments moving.
• Maintain a safe shipping environment and ensure compliance with company safety policies, PPE requirements, USDA/HACCP standards, and applicable regulations.
• Track shipping performance, identify delays or errors, control labor and supplies, and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED