Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Belle Glade, FL 33430

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: None Category: Supply Chain

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for efficiently handling the shipping and receiving of goods, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting overall warehouse operations.

Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude in the use of initiative. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions in this job description are intended only as an illustration of the various types of duties that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if work is similar or related to the job.

• Processes incoming shipments, verifying quantities and quality of items received
• Stocks and organizes inventory in designated warehouse locations
• Prepares and packs outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy in labeling and documentation
• Uses inventory management systems to update and maintain accurate records of shipping and receiving activities
• Collaborates with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate timely and accurate deliveries
• Assists with conducting regular cycle counts and participates in physical inventory audits
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies related to shipments and inventory
• Maintains a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety and compliance standards
• Communicates effectively with team members and other departments to facilitate smooth operations
• Provides support to the Inventory Control Supervisor in various tasks and projects as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of administrative experience;
• OR a combination of experience, certification, education and training that demonstrates expertise in the related areas.

Certifications, Licenses or Special Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a regular Class "E" Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or inventory control
• Additional education or certification in logistics
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures and safety protocols
• Knowledge of inventory management systems
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and other office procedures
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook and Excel) and applicable department and organization specific software; ability to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required
• Skill in using mathematics required for the work
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to review, compile and organize forms, documents and related records for efficient processing and ready retrieval
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a service-oriented team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and information
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, orally and in writing
• Ability to follow public safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to maintain regular attendance to ensure efficient and effective performance of job duties

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements:

• Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
• Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.

Benefits: We offer a suite of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Employee assistance program offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
• 401(k) program with highly competitive match
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Vision:

SCGC's vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others who are equally passionate.

Company Description:

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is made up of primarily family-owned grower-members who cultivate sugarcane on over 75,000 acres of land, mainly in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Cooperative oversees the mechanical harvesting, processing, and marketing of raw sugar, molasses, and other by-products. With a workforce of over 500 employees, SCGC plays a key role in the sugarcane industry. Learn more at scgc.org.

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.