Shipping & Receiving Technician

The Shipping & Receiving Technician is responsible for receiving materials (ingredients, packing material, chemicals, etc.), putting together orders, and shipping finished product. Attention to detail, strong computer skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving will be essential in maintaining the efficiency of Shipping & Receiving. Due to the nature of our business, the Shipping & Receiving Technician may do multiple tasks throughout the day/week. They are expected to contribute where and whenever needed, including any task throughout production. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments
• Ability to demonstrate a basic and continuously increasing understanding of the shipping process
• Become familiar with product lines, both retail and wholesale, to contribute effectively to shipping and receiving efforts
• Proficient in using Business Central as required for daily operations
• Inspect incoming packing materials, ingredients, and processing aides
• Process and fulfill orders accurately and according to schedule
• Monitor inventory of product (including product on QA hold) in Packaging/Shipping coolers and assist with conducting inventory
• Properly label cheese and other products and organize as necessary; complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist with management of inventory, including loading and unloading trucks, coordinating with carriers and communicating with customers
• Assist with overall operations in the Shipping Department to ensure timely orders and a positive brand image
• Undergo Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and be able to comply with Occupational Safety policies and GMPs in the production process
• Participate in all company trainings
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from two-year college/university/tech school in a related scientific or technical field is preferred; high school diploma or GED equivalent level certification with proven reading, writing, clearly legible handwriting, computer, inter-personal communication and mathematics skills required
• Physical abilities to include the ability to lift 75 lbs (34 Kg), ability to spend 8+ hours on feet and/or standing in place
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Business Central is preferred
• Previous experience with computers and related technology required
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate internally and externally with customers and vendors
• Able to work on teams with frequently changing team members, have strong person to person communication skills, able to communicate across varying platforms, and do so in a manner that facilitates excellent teamwork
• Act with humility, honesty, integrity, and a commitment to safety
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility