Shipping Clerk

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.


Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to perform clerical functions in the shipping department.

Responsibilities:

• Process outbound shipments in accordance with customer, carrier, and company requirements
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing lists, and transfer paperwork
• Enter, review, and maintain shipment data accurately in the INFOR system
• Verify product quantities, lot codes, and pallet counts prior to shipment
• Coordinate with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to ensure shipment readiness
• Schedule and communicate with carriers regarding pickup times and load details
• Ensure all shipments meet quality, safety, and food defense standards
• Monitor and report shipping discrepancies, damages, or shortages
• Maintain organized shipping records and support audits as required
• Back up inventory clerk as needed
• Forklift certification required (or ability to obtain certification)
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Assist with month end inventory
• Set and schedule appointments in INFOR
• Assist with loading when necessary
• Assist in fixing discrepancies with labels within INFOR (container ID's, QTY, etc)

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred.

Related Experience : 3-5 years of relevant experience

Equipment/Software Skills : Proficient (or ability to become proficient) use of Word/Excel and various inventory systems.

Competencies:

Effective Communication - Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Effective Teambuilding - Active participation in, or creation of, teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Creative and Innovative Thinking - Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions; creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Additional Information

Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)

Mental/Reasoning : Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Must sign a release to consent a drug screening.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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