Shipping Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary:

Since 1964, we have been the world’s largest supplier of fudge making equipment, ingredients, and marketing expertise. If you ever go on vacation (and we hope you do!), you’ve probably seen and maybe purchased out fudge. Since our fudge is always made fresh in each retail store (and sold under the retailer’s own name), we are the best kept secret in retail confectionary. With a strong presence in numerous countries and a vast network of retailers, including well-known establishments in the tourism sector, we are committed to delivering outstanding products and services. 

Our company culture fosters growth and embodies the "Hungry, Humble, Smart" philosophy. We seek individuals who are driven, self-motivated, and always eager to learn and do more. Being humble, our team members prioritize the team over self and lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Additionally, they possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to work effectively with others. We value a strong work ethic and a positive & vibrant work environment.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Shipping Clerk add to our Warehouse team. The primary responsibility for this role is to prepare outgoing shipments, organize warehouse inventory, maintain warehouse cleanliness, and communicate within the shipping team. Accuracy is vital in this role to ensure the right items are picked, the correct lot numbers are assigned, and the order is fulfilled within service level agreement time.

No Experience Necessary!  We will train for this role!

Responsibilities:

• Manage the shipment of products, materials, and supplies
• Prepare customer orders for shipment. This may require packaging, lifting of items, operation of a forklift, or setting up/wrapping of pallets
• Maintain the warehouse cleanliness through organizing, cleaning, and sorting ofproducts;including annual warehouse cleaning project
• Accurately pick and label items with the correct lot numbers utilizing FEFO (First Expired, First Out)
• Replenishment of mix and ancillary pick bins
• Labeling of products as needed during replenishment
• Process USPS mail and packages
• Loading of LTL trucks
• Engage with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
• Provide additional backup support for other areas within the warehouse
• Perform daily cleaning activities to support sanitation operator as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for a prolongedperiod of time
• Ability to use equipment and retrieve products from high shelf racking
• Knowledge of SQF a plus

As an integral member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off Plan and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and/or Dependent Care Expenses
• Length of Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Program (employee benefit program that assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being).
• 401(k) Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance

What makes Calico different from other companies?

• On-Site Gym available to use for all Full-Time employees.
• Ice Cream Fridays during fair weather months.
• Birthday & Holiday Celebrations held to foster fun and team interaction
• Employee Appreciation Events with great food, fun and team building for all team members and their families
• Employee Referral Program rewards employees for referring qualified new hires to Calico 
• And, of course… Plenty of the Best Fudge You’ve Ever Tasted!

Ready to make your world a little sweeter? Come join the Calico Cottage Confections, LLC. team !

Job Type: Full-time/Hourly

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM, occasional weekend work as per needs of the business

Work Location: Amityville, NY

Salary: $17.50/Hour - $19.00/Hour

Calico Cottage Confections, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.