What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead 2nd shift position at Taylor Farms?
Taylor Farms Texas
Job Description/Role/Responsibilities
Shipping Lead
1.0 Job Duties and Responsibilities
· Will work under direct supervision of the Shipping Supervisor,
· Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be worn at all times.
· Must follow all policies as well as food safety requirements of Taylor Farms.
· Stay in contact with drivers for any assistance they may need.
· Stay in contact with OSC to help them with anything needed for their routes.
· Help coordinate plant to plant deliveries and pickups.
· Dispatch late local deliveries.
· Check in/out drivers with paperwork, cash, phones, log books, etc.
· Coordinate with Production on timing for schedule departures.
· Be aware of Back Hauls to keep trailers on time for pickups. Notify if the trucks are running late.
· Log in Chep pallet usage on website.
· Work with drivers in keeping (and understanding) their Log Books, HOS, and delivery/pickup information.
· Help with equipment issues (PM’s, Road Side Asst, and other requirements).
· Maintain a concise record on all OSD information received from drivers for later reports.
· Work with Dispatcher on equipment maintenance as needed.
· Contact customer if drivers are running late.
· Communicate with customer service, sales and other departments via email with any updates or issues with deliveries, etc.
· Must be able to multi-task along with the ability to receive and understand assignments and direction both written and oral.
· Ensure that all Food Safety, GMP, Food Quality and Employee Safety rules and programs are followed.
2.0 Education/Experience
· High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
· Must have 1 to 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3.0 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Bi-lingual a plus.
· Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
· Reasoning Ability - Intermediate Skills: 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.
· Good Organizational Skills- Must be able to prioritize
4.0 Physical Requirements
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk and sit.
· The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
· Employee must submit to post offer, pre-employment drug test and employment history check.
5.0 Equipment/Software Used
· Microsoft, Word, Excel and Outlook a plus.
· Pallet Jacks (if licensed), Forklifts (if licensed)
· Tractor-Trailer (if licensed), Yard Dog (if licensed, Company vehicles (if approved)
6.0 Work Environment
· Must be willing to work in refrigerated warehouse environment – Cold/Wet 38°F.
· Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as scheduled or needed.
· Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
· Full Time Employee
· Must work in a professional and courteous manor with subordinates and peers
· Open to work in a diverse work environment.
7.0 Key Taylor Farms Personnel with Daily Interaction – Summary
· All departments
NOTE: This job position reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not however restrict any other tasks that may be assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75211: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20