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Vernon, CA (On-Site)

Shipping and Receiving Operator

TITLE: Shipping and Receiving Operator (3:00pm-11:30pm)                 

DEPARTMENT: Shipping

SUPERVISED BY: Production Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt     

SCHEDULE: 3:00pm-11:30pm

SALARY RANGE: $20-$24/ hour D.O.E.     

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping and Receiving Operator is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling shipments in and out of the plant in a safe and efficient manner.   

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Data Capture 

  • Utilize data capture technology & equipment, including scan guns to maintain data in Canopy. 
  • Make all pallet movement using scanner 
  • Review invoice for shipments & process with scanner to ship out product requested. 

Receiving 

  • Responsible to ensure team adheres to safety and quality expectations 
  • Review receiving schedule with supervisor prior to start time to ensure smooth operation. 
  • Instruct truck drivers on safety regulations such as placing wheel chock to prevent accidental movement and secure unloading. 
  • Review paperwork from truck driver and verify information such as shipment type, number of pallets, required temperature of product, and USDA registry seal. 
  • Verify the seal or lock on truck container has not been broken or tampered with. 
  • Visually inspect container for vermin or fecal matter prior to unloading. 
  • Examine paperwork and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy. If paperwork does not match manifest, contact lead. 
  • Check temperatures utilizing a handheld infrared thermometer to ensure temperature of the received raw product is within the USDA safety and security guidelines. (X < 40 degrees) If temperature does not comply with safety regulations, contact lead. 
  • Ensure safe operation of powered lift vehicles, inclusive of completion of safety pre-checklist. 
  • Operate powered lift vehicles and hand trucks to convey, move, and hoist materials to receiving area. 
  • For raw products, weigh pallets and ensure net weight is in accordance to the manifest. 
  • Create labels for raw products including shipment information, weight and hold for inspection tags.  
  • Transfer raw products to holding coolers for inspection. 
  • Transfer packing material to designated location as needed.  

Shipping 

  • Other projects and duties as assigned.   
  • Review shipping orders with lead prior to start time to ensure smooth operation. 
  • Instruct truck drivers on safety regulations required prior to loading such as placing wheel chocks to prevent accidental movement and secure loading. 
  • Visually inspect truck for cleanliness prior to loading. If container is not cleaned, instruct driver to clean container prior to loading. 
  • Review invoice from truck driver and verify information such as shipment type, number of pallets, shipment locations, and stacking assignment.  
  • Transfer invoiced product to shipping area from warehouse utilizing electrical pallet jackets and powered lift vehicles. 
  • Review pallet number on shipment and document total numbers of products. 
  • Tag and label each pallet with product information.  
  • After verification, load truck in accordance to shipment location by utilizing powered lift vehicles and electrical pallet jacks. 
  • Review container prior to final seal. 
  • Document seal number and deliver to security guard for final seal prior to truck departure. 
  • Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with USDA, FDA, BRC, & Cal-OSHA regulations. 
  • Other projects and duties as assigned. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Self-motivated and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance.
  • Effective verbal communication.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one conversations with other employees in the organization.
  • Ability to operate powered lift vehicles; obtain & maintain powered lift vehicles certification.
  • Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to use common sense to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

I have read the job description above and I understand that the knowledge, skills, abilities, and assigned responsibilities listed are conditions of my employment with Coast Packing Company. I also understand that the job description may be changed or altered at any time and may not include all of my job responsibilities.