What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk (hourly) position at Smithfield Foods?
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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!
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Our team members receive industry-leading wages and are eligible for great benefits packages:
- Hourly Competitive Starting Pay - $21.45/hour
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More.
- Education benefit available to full- and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Handles a wide variety of paperwork including purchase orders, return authorizations, delivery notes and other shipping documents.
- Reviews all delivery notes for special instructions and highlights them for material handlers.
- Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas.
- Prepares all special labels for customer orders.
- Provides information to customer service representatives when requested.
- Help ensures proper storage, inventory and security of all product stocks. * Schedules inbound and outbound loads.
- Maintains a log of inbound and outbound commercial vehicles.
- Provides timely and professional communication with carriers, 3rd party logistics companies and internal/external customers.
- Maintains appropriate records, files and documentation. Resolves routine problems. Utilizes SAP to print pick lists, confirm and post orders, and determine order information such as carrier, ship date, pro numbers, etc.
- Ensures orders are shipped in time to arrive by customers requested delivery date.
- Acts as a backup to other office personnel, when necessary.
- Works with the internal customers to document and track carrier issues.
- Utilizes continuous improvement mindset, assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe work area
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.
EEO/AA Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.
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