Shipping Clerk

Job TitleSun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America's top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees' sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at Sun Gro.Job Summary This person is to load and unload product using a fork truck into various types of trucks and trailers. They are to fill out any paperwork, check in or out shipments, perform inventory on a monthly basis, calculate and pull case goods lifting up to 70 lbs. They will also be required to perform forklift inspections daily, work in a safe manner and complete any other duties assigned by management and or team leaders.BenefitsHealth Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Spending AccountEmployee Support and Mental WellnessShort term disability401k MatchPaid vacationFloating daysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsAwards and RecognitionTuition ReimbursementService AwardsEmployee Perks & DiscountsJob ResponsibilitiesKnowing how to read the bill of ladings and load logsLoading the proper product.Filling all of the paperwork out correctly (this includes matching purchase orders, receiving's, and placing these papers in the proper boxes).Placing all safety devices (wheel chocks, safety chains, loading plates etc.) on the trailers that they are working on.Breaking full pallets of product down to make partial pallets for special loads.Maintain a professional work attitude with the truck drivers that come in the facility and with the office personnel.Keep yard clean and organized.Drive safely at all times.Be able to lift 70 lbs.Any other duties assigned.High School Diploma or equivalent.Two years' experience in field a plus.Computer knowledge a plusAdditional RequirementsMust be able to pass a drug screen and background checkKnowledge of forklift operations.**This is a safety sensitive position**Target Salary range is at $19.50-$21/hr