Lead Shipping Associate

Lead Shipper

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Great starting pay! $ 26.00 / hour.

Shift: 6:00am to 4:00pm - Monday to Friday (Sunday may be required for inventory).

Benefits subject to agreement terms: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Holidays, Paid Time Off.

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for accurately loading and unloading trailers, verifying route load(s), trailer reports, and maintaining the shipping yard.
• Count and check products for accuracy and quality, maintain accurate records, report overages and shortages, & participate in "Cycle Counts".
• Operate material handling equipment; including pallet jack, forklift, etc.
• Troubleshoot issues with packing equipment, label machines, tapers, palletizers, etc.

Receiving Responsibilities

• Complete the Receiving Log Book for all raw ingredients and packaging materials (bags) that arrive at the dock.
• Ensure all raw ingredients have the appropriate 30, 60, or 90-day sticker applied upon receipt.
• Ensure all raw ingredients and packaging pallets have the Oracle item number clearly written on the outside of the pallet.
• For packaging materials, ensure the pallet is labeled with:
• The Oracle item number
• The total number of boxes on the pallet
• Always follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) process to ensure older materials(raw) are used before newer inventory.

Cleaning and Housekeeping Expectations

• Clean the flour magnet every Wednesday.
• Maintenance as soon as they are identified.

System and Inventory Responsibilities

• Ensure all materials are received into Oracle on the same day they arrive.
• If there are any issues with a purchase order not appearing in the system, contact Savana for assistance.
• Complete any inventory count requests from Savana in a timely manner.
• Respond to emails promptly.
• Communicate with the production team regarding which silo should be used to ensure older flour is consumed before newer flour.

Inventory Responsibilities

• Inventory is conducted every two weeks on Monday.
• The expectation is that inventory counting becomes your primary focus at the start of the shift.

What We Need From You

• At least 18 years of age or older.
• 1-3 Years of shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, push/pull up to 50lbs, stack/unstack or carry, stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time.
• Comfortable in a warm working environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work Nights, Weekends & Holidays.
• Fork truck operation certification is required.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.