Shipping Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : DEFINITION

The Citterio USA Shipping Assistant is a unionized employee that plays a key role in the logistics and operations of the business. This position supports all shipping functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Shipping Supervisor

SHIFT

This position is first shift from 6 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m.

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

NOTE : An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Responsible for assisting in final control of product quality and packaging.
• Pulls orders using product rotation system, and scans orders,
• Assists in taking of inventories.
• Final checks all orders prior to shipping.
• Responsible for proper placement and stacking of finished products where a forklift or high reach is required.
• Maintain a clean and orderly stockroom
• Must have good attendance.
• Other job duties as necessary.
• Performs related work as may be required.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

(a) Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; and,

(b) Previous experience in shipping, warehousing, or stockroom operations preferred; and,

(c) Strong attention to detail and organizational skill; and,

(d) Forklift certification (optional but beneficial); and,

(e) Strong communication and teamwork skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role requires working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cold temperatures and raw meat products. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Potential physical hazards related to working with machinery and electrical systems, which require adherence to safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment.

The noise level in the work environment can be moderate or loud when entering the plant.

Employees are required to wear proper food safe, steel toe shoes, hair net and beard net, nitrile gloves, frock, bump cap, hat, and proper hearing protection while working in certain areas.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Citterio USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

FLSA STATUS : FLSA NON-EXEMPT – OVERTIME ELIGIBLE

DESIGNATION : UNION