About the Role
It is the responsibility of the Shipping/Receiving Attendant l to demonstrate efficient and accurate management of all incoming and outgoing egg shipments, ensuring quality control, inventory management, and timely order fulfillment to meet or exceed customer standards. This role will involve the careful handling of eggs throughout the shipping and receiving lifecycle, from processing to packaging and dispatch. Attendants must ensure all eggs are handled and stored according to quality and safety standards, while adhering to food safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Learn Kreher’s pre-established shipping/receiving and palletizing procedures and guidelines.
- Check paperwork before unloading, counting all items to make sure they match the paperwork.
- Inspect all items for damage and report all damage to a supervisor immediately.
- Ensure incoming product is put away in the correct place.
- Label all incoming products with a Julian date or date received.
- Keep coolers, dock and warehouse clean and organized.
- Ensure all pallets and carts are wrapped securely before loading.
- Work with supervisor to map out the load before loading a truck.
- Ensure the truck is clean and odor free and check temperatures to make sure reefer is running properly prior to loading.
- Secure dock plate before loading and use cardboard under flat plates to avoid slipping.
- Double check invoices and pick tickets to be sure correct items are being placed on the pallet.
- Ensure proper rotation (first in, first out) when building pallets.
- Record Julian dates on the load sheets and invoices and initial all pick tickets.
- Complete a pre-operational inspection on electric pallet jacks prior to use and demonstrate strong awareness and pallet jack safety while in operation.
- Handle all products carefully and report any damages to a supervisor; do not ship damaged product.
- Secure trucks using load bars and straps.
- Ensure all products are scanned completely prior to loading onto the truck.
- Make sure all trucks are locked if they are moved away from the dock.
- Maintain a positive attitude throughout each work shift.
- Be flexible when situational priorities change throughout the day.
- Assist in other areas as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Basic experience in shipping and receiving or warehouse operations.
- Experience and ability to operate an electric pallet jack safely.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with inventory or warehouse management systems and RF scanners.
- The ability to be flexible when situational priorities change throughout the day.
- MUST NOT CURRENTLY OWN OR HUNT BIRDS (pet bird, backyard flock, etc.)
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Basic computer skills
- Inventory management systems
- Warehouse management systems
- RF scanners
- Electric pallet jack operation
- Pallet jack safety
- Communication skills
Location
- Wolcott, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $19 - $21
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Other supplemental insurances
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k plan (eligible to participate after 1 year of employment)
- Referral program
- FREE farm fresh eggs weekly
About the Company
- Kreher Family Farms is a 3rd and 4th generation, family-owned and operated business with a deep-rooted history in family values since 1924.
- Our farm operations have expanded to include compost and fertilizer and crop productions for our hens and customers.
- Our people are part of our farm family, and their dedication and respect for one another allow us to continue to confidently grow as a business.
- We believe strongly in creating an environment in which people can continue to learn and grow professionally.
- We are a well-respected company with a cohesive team with great team spirit.
