AM Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

AM Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America's families for over a century. Our family's passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

Essential Functions

• Adequate training and understanding of FAMOUS & RIMS as it relates to the coordination of accurate order fulfillment
• Firm knowledge of product sizes, varieties, sensitivity, location, and backgrounds.
• Verify correct labeling of orders; ensures proper pallet count; verifies that order is properly selected; understands the role of a Forklift driver & Stacker; familiarizes pallets within proper palletization and stacking procedures; understands FIFO method; assists in clean billing of orders; repack broken products for continued usage; knows when to release an order, knows when to release back orders.
• Properly and efficiently assign work for forklift drivers before they arrive for another assignment.
• Understand preferences for the various customer bases, ensuring proper quality and quantity for customer orders; expresses neatness and care through proper order selection. Special request, production correct trailer.
• Direct implementation of the "Priority Load List & Load Planner" while working closely with client services, supply, and operations departments to ensure proper delivery schedule; understanding of proper loading techniques; complies with customer loading preferences; ensures all customer orders are completed along with any order additions.
• Maintain, keep and cleanliness of office creates an organized and workable environment and respects all company property and equipment.
• Completion of paperwork neatly and legibly; ability to communicate effectively; ability to assist and go above what is asked; expresses concern and care for the company and fellow associates; develops proper tools that make a good leader.
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Occupational Safety Procedure and all Food Safety guidelines related to the position or being on the Warehouse floor.
• Follow compliance with GMP, USDA, and DOL standards.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Education / G.E.D. is preferred or applicable certification
• Knowledge of warehouse operations is preferred but not necessary.
• Knowledge of Forklift and Computer Systems preferred.
• Experience with produce distribution software systems preferred.
• Basic mathematical and literacy skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Spanish language is preferred

Working Conditions

• Full-time, onsite position in a warehouse and distribution environment in Delray Beach, FL.
• Early morning schedule required; hours may vary based on operational needs, shipment schedules, and seasonal demand.
• Work performed in a refrigerated warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, including cold storage areas.
• Frequent exposure to moving machinery, forklifts, pallet jacks, stackers, and loading equipment.
• Regular interaction with warehouse personnel, forklift operators, drivers, client services, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment and documentation.
• Exposure to fresh produce, packaging materials, and occasional product debris.
• Noise levels may be moderate to high due to warehouse operations and equipment.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA, DOL, Occupational Safety standards, and all food safety regulations.
• Use of computer systems (FAMOUS, RIMS, and other warehouse management systems) for order processing and coordination.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and climbing as needed on the warehouse floor.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally more with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to handle paperwork, operate computer systems, and manage labeling processes.
• Ability to visually inspect products, labels, pallet counts, and order accuracy.
• Ability to work in cold and refrigerated environments for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person and over warehouse communication systems.
• Ability to safely navigate warehouse floors around moving equipment and active loading docks.

Company Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.