Shipping Clerk, Lead

Shipping Clerk, Lead

Location: Albert Lea, MN, US, 56007 Employment Type: Hourly Work Arrangement: Onsite Hourly Base Range: $22.39 - $27.62 Position Summary: Provide administrative support in managing daily scheduling of shipments, branch transfers and receiving. Provide accurate and timely documentation as needed internally and externally to all departments. Provide support to management as needed. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide guidance and routine direction to all shipping employees while communicating efficiently with other personnel and departments. Will effectively cover for shipping supervisor in their absence. Be an active participant in the day-to-day activities required to meet the shipping goals by coordinating the staging or loading trucks on a day-to-day basis. Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely. Schedule & coordinate on-the-job training for new employees, by providing orientation and information in correct procedures and techniques. Schedule all appointments for prepaid and customer leads, working directly with carriers and drivers. Follow all safety and security policies and procedures. Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Experienced in a shipping/receiving traffic environment. Knowledge and Skills: Computer literate, with experience with office software programs, such as Microsoft Office and AS400 computer system. Proficient in 10-key operation, with excellent math skills. Possess good communication skills, both written & verbal. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced office environment. Should have good inter-personal skills and able to work with minimal supervision. Why Join Us: Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours. Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met) Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs Hourly Base Range of $22.39 - $27.62* *The "base hourly range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time. Diversity & Inclusion: Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.