Shipping & Receiving Specialist - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for managing the day-to-day shipping, receiving, and inventory handling activities on the warehouse floor. This includes checking in drivers, verifying and auditing loads, monitoring transfers from adjacent facilities, receiving inventory, and accurately processing receipts. The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with warehouse leads, supervisors, and inventory analysts, and the ability to maintain accurate documentation to ensure inventory integrity and timely product movement.

ABOUT CATALINA SNACKS:

We are a fast-growing food company developing, producing, and marketing Better for You Cereals and Snacks that are low carb, low sugar and Keto-friendly. We sell our products online utilizing our company-owned e-commerce store as well as other reputable distributors such as Amazon, Walmart.com and other leading marketplaces. In fact, our products are currently available in over 25,000 retail locations across all fifty states in the U.S., making us one of the fastest-growing companies in this exciting category.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a brand that has introduced products with category leading flavors and textures and has cultivated a strong consumer base. Through your work, you will be part of a growing team that is quickly gaining recognition as one of the top emerging brands in the industry.

You will be joining veteran team members who have previously worked at other companies in the industry with fast-growing brands.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for performing a wide range of shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities within the warehouse. This position ensures that all inbound and outbound shipments are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the overall flow of materials through the facility.

Key responsibilities include checking in drivers, directing them to appropriate doors, and verifying shipment documentation such as bills of lading, packing slips, and load sheets. The role also involves auditing and verifying loads for accuracy, documenting discrepancies such as shortages or damages, and communicating findings to the appropriate personnel, including inventory analysts and warehouse supervisors.

In addition, the Shipping & Receiving Clerk receives and processes incoming inventory in accordance with company standards, ensuring that all products are accurately entered into the warehouse management system, properly labeled, and placed in the correct storage location. The position is also responsible for monitoring and recording transfers between facilities, tracking detention times, and maintaining up-to-date shipping and receiving logs.

The role requires a strong focus on accuracy, detail, and compliance with established procedures. Effective communication and coordination with warehouse leads, supervisors, and inventory staff are essential to ensure smooth daily operations, maintain inventory integrity, and support timely order fulfillment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse environment with frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

• Exposure to varying temperatures and warehouse equipment noise.

• May require flexible hours, including weekends or overtime, depending on operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse shipping and receiving role preferred.

• Working knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control procedures.

• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP software is a plus.

• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, supervisors, and team members.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack) as needed.

JOB TYPE

· Full-time

· On-site in Lebanon, IN

BENEFITS

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Vision insurance

· Company Paid Life Insurance

· Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance

· Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance.

· Paid Holidays

· Paid Time Off

PAY

- Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00

SCHEDULE

- Monday through Friday, 1 PM – 9:30 PM

· Management will communicate any overtime hours within 24 hours at minimum, in advance, and as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shipping & Receiving Operations:

- Handle daily shipping and receiving functions for all inbound and outbound loads.

- Check in drivers and direct them to assigned dock doors.

- Ensure accurate documentation for all shipments, including bills of lading, packing slips, and load sheets.

- Monitor and document transfers from adjacent warehouses or buildings.

- Monitor and document inbound and outbound detention times.

- Keep daily shipping and Receiving tracker updated.

• Load Verification & Auditing:

- Verify and audit loads for accuracy, completeness, and quality before dispatch or after receipt.

- Identify and document discrepancies such as shorts, damages, or mis-shipments.

- Write up shortages and communicate them.

• Communication & Coordination:

- Maintain constant communication with team members to ensure trucks in dock doors are being completed in a timely manner.

- Coordinate with dock and inventory personnel to ensure smooth flow of operations.

• Inventory Receiving & Processing:

- Receive incoming inventory into the warehouse system promptly and accurately.

- Process receipts in accordance with company standards and procedures.

- Ensure inventory is properly labeled and placed in the correct storage location.

• Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.

- Complete required paperwork, including shorts reports and receipt confirmations.

- Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and other inventory control activities as needed.

- Auditing picked orders that are staged for same and next day’s customer shipments

Auditing inbound pallets to ensure information is correct with the documents provided.