Shipping Clerk
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Shipping Clerk

This position will be based at our Hampton Farms location in Franklin, VA.

The Company

Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.

Pay range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job Purpose

The shipping personnel of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. This individual needs to have an overall understanding of receiving practices, shipping practices, loading / unloading material or product. They must know the location of each storage facility, inspection techniques, final product disposition, storage, proper packaging and labeling used at Hampton Farms. Being a producer of peanut butter, the individual is aware of risks involved with regard to proper packaging, unloading and loading techniques (not damaging product, raw material, or packaging supplies), proper storage, forklift and trailer safety. They must maintain a clean and sanitary warehouse environment and must be familiar with the activity on the production floor to react if a crisis arises.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Ship confirm completed orders, create daily ship sheets, and prepare all paperwork for Accounting

* Schedule Customer Pick-up inquiries and maintain loading schedule

* Assist Team Lead with preparing BOL's, pick lists, export documents, and other shipping paperwork

* Manage internal shipments to Jimbos Jumbo's

* Communicating and assisting truck drivers with paperwork for both inbound and outbound loads

* Assist Logistics Manager with arranging transportation for inbound/outbound shipments.

* Any other work assigned by Shipping Manager and Team Lead or other management including overtime when needed.

* Have a functional radio on their person during their entire shift and answering when called by Supervisor, Team Lead, or any other Management.

Education and/or Experience

* High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent required

* SSOP for warehouse facility and forklifts

* Forklift Inspection Form

* Above average computer skills

* Microsoft Word/Excel knowledge

* Basic math skills & above average communication skills

* Knowledge of Logistics/Transportation/Shipping

* Willing to train and drive the yard truck

Certificates or Licenses

* Forklift Certification

Job Physical Demands

* Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)

* Climbing: Ladders, stairs, etc. -using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time

* Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)

* Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

* Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

* Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

* Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands

* Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears

* Depth Perception: Three dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances

* Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Benefits

* Health Insurance

* Life Insurance

* Disability

* Vision

* Dental

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

* Employee Assistance (EAP)

* Employee Referral Program

* Tuition Assistance (TAP)

* Teladoc

* 401K Match

* Paid Vacation and Personal Days

* Paid Holidays

* Bereavement Leave

* Military Leave

* School Leave

* Jury Duty Leave

Core Values Equip

* Environment

* Quality

* Understanding

* Integrity

* People

Application Process

* This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com