Job Title: SHIPPER-RECEIVER
Department: Warehouse
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions, it does
not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
SUMMARY: The Shipper-Receiver is responsible for pulling orders using FIFO (First
In First Out) procedure. The Shipper-Receiver is responsible for loading and unloading
of trucks (finished product and raw materials). Shipper-Receiver is responsible for
rotation of product brought from production to warehouse.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned.
- Notify in-coming trucks to back up to correct dock doors, chock wheels, lock out
airline.
- Check trailer contents to ensure product and quantity is correct before being
received.
- Report any damaged product to Quality Assurance before receiving.
- Retrieve and match shipping bill of lading and pick ticket.
- Pull and stage using FIFO and pick ticket.
- Check order a 2nd time for accuracy before loading onto trailer (dates, quantity
and quality).
- Load product onto trailer, which is 3rd check of order accuracy.
- Accurately complete ship confirmation for outgoing shipments and print bill of
lading.
- Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Responsible for food product quality and safety.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Ability to read, write, add and subtract.
- Ability to use forklift with forklift certification required.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures, working at heights and exposure to dust,
gases, fumes and chemicals.
- Ability to operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement on forklift.
- Ability to constantly sit and bending and twisting of neck when operating forklift.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.