What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Workers position at Tropical Nut & Fruit Co?
We are looking for Motivated and Committed individuals to join our team!
We are offering benefits, sign on bonus, opportunity of training and pay starting at $15. Cherry Picker experience is a PLUS, but not required. 8:00am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays when is needed.
******$250.00 Sign On Bonus after 90 days in good standing**********
Job Summary
The Order Puller pulls products from the warehouse and packages the items appropriately to be distributed to customers.
Essential Job Duties
· Reads work order to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
· Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
· Sorts and places products or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
· Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
· Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for items and distributes items to production workers.
· Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
· May load product onto delivery trucks.
· Marks materials with identifying information.
· Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
· Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
· Uses computer/scanner to enter records.
· Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
· Completes requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments.
· Prepares products for shipping by wrapping freight line shipments and packing small packages for processing.
· Places items on dry ice or polar packs if necessary.
· Assists in maintaining inventory records.
· In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike.
· Adheres to company Policy and Procedures.
· Performs duties as workload necessitates.
· Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
· Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues.
· Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize.
· Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
· Meets department productivity standards.
· May perform other duties as required.
Scope of Responsibility
· This job follows standard practices and procedures, and is expected to accomplish work assignments with a limited amount of supervision.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
· Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and understand English.
· Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
· Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
· Computer Skills: Able to use basic computer programs and scanners.
Education and Experience
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Tools, Equipment, and Machinery
· Must have ability to operate pallet jack, forklift or similar machinery, tools, and equipment, as needed, in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Environment
· Work is performed in a shipping environment and disruptions occur frequently.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Travel Required
· N/A
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Required to comply with the company's wellness check (temperature check and survey) as well as wearing a mask at all times if not fully vaccinated
Experience:
- Warehouse & Distribution Center Supervisors: 1 year (Preferred)
- RF scanner: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location