Shipping Lead 1St Shift

TaylorFarms Texas

Job Description/Role/Responsibilities

Shipping Lead

1.0 Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Will work under direct supervision of the Shipping Supervisor,

· Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) must be worn at all times.

· Must follow all policies as well as food safety requirements of Taylor Farms.

· Stay in contact with drivers for any assistance they may need.

· Stay in contact with OSC to help them with anything needed for their routes.

· Help coordinate plant to plant deliveries and pickups.

· Dispatch late local deliveries.

· Check in/out drivers with paperwork, cash, phones, log books, etc.

· Coordinate with Production on timing for schedule departures.

· Be aware of Back Hauls to keep trailers on time for pickups. Notify if the trucks are running late.

· Log in Chep pallet usage on website.

· Work with drivers in keeping (and understanding) their Log Books, HOS, and delivery/pickup information.

· Help with equipment issues (PM’s, Road Side Asst, and other requirements).

· Maintain a concise record on all OSD information received from drivers for later reports.

· Work with Dispatcher on equipment maintenance as needed.

· Contact customer if drivers are running late.

· Communicate with customer service, sales and other departments via email with any updates or issues with deliveries, etc.

· Must be able to multi-task along with the ability to receive and understand assignments and direction both written and oral.

· Ensure that all Food Safety, GMP, Food Quality and Employee Safety rules and programs are followed.

2.0 Education/Experience

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

· Must have 1 to 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3.0 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Bi-lingual a plus.

· Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.

· Reasoning Ability - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Good Organizational Skills- Must be able to prioritize

4.0 Physical Requirements

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, stand, walk and sit.

· The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Employee must submit to post offer, pre-employment drug test and employment history check.

5.0 Equipment/Software Used

· Microsoft, Word, Excel and Outlook a plus.

· Pallet Jacks (if licensed), Forklifts (if licensed)

· Tractor-Trailer (if licensed), Yard Dog (if licensed, Company vehicles (if approved)

6.0 Work Environment

· Must be willing to work in refrigerated warehouse environment – Cold/Wet 38°F.

· Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends as scheduled or needed.

· Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time.

· Full Time Employee

· Must work in a professional and courteous manor with subordinates and peers

· Open to work in a diverse work environment.

7.0 Key Taylor Farms Personnel with Daily Interaction – Summary

· All departments

NOTE: This job position reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not however restrict any other tasks that may be assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse & Distribution Center Supervisors: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person