Shipping Manager

Sunset Farm Foods Inc•Valdosta, GA

20h

About The Position

Responsible for general supply inventory, warehouse cleanliness, all drivers, and fleet activities. Note: In the absence or incapacity of the Shipping Manager, their duties and responsibilities will be undertaken by the Shipping Assistant Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
All personnel will receive HACCP, Pre-requisite program, GMP’s and SSOP program training prior to entering plant operations.
Must be able to read scales, have basic computer skills, operate stand-up lift and forklift.
Able to read, analyze and interpret procedure sheets, product labels, training and safety material provided by company.
Must effectively communicate with co-workers and management.
Stand, squat, stoop down, twist for entire shift, reach with arms
Lift 70 lbs. from floor to waist height.
Climb 6 ft stepladder.
Move pallets ranging from 600 – 2500 lbs. during shift.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Manage shipping and warehouse personnel with continuous improvements.
Maintain accurate count of all Shipping/Receiving inventory items.
Track supply movement between warehouse and plant, update office daily.
Place replenishment orders as needed.
Ensure trash and rendering removal meets plant needs. Monitor pickups.
Ensure the complete daily inspection of pallet jacks and lift trucks as needed.
Utilize fork-lift and stand-up lift to unload vendor deliveries following SOPs.
Perform minor maintenance on pallet jacks and forklifts.
Relocate empty barrels from plant to yard as needed.
Keep suggestion box stocked.
Must adhere to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and HACCP pre-requisite programs, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) guidelines or Federal regulations.
Fulfill orders using proper rotation of products keeping in mind customer date requirements.
Receive products and ensure proper storage.
Perform daily inventory cycle counts and monthly counts.
Report to plant manager or maintenance any issues with physical condition of warehouse and equipment.
Calculate and report shipping performance.
Properly document incoming and outgoing shipments, and handling and disposition of materials.
Ensure materials and equipment are staged for production.
Oversee food safety requirements and notify Q/A of any non-conforming conditions or products.
Maintain department’s cleanliness, organization and safety.
Train and certify personnel on material handling equipment (pallet jacks and forklifts).
Order pallets and return bad pallets.
Setup CHEP pallet returns.
Perform and log daily leaker checks.
Handle order pickups for walk-in customers.
Advise production of needs for products in Save-a-Lot boxes.
Review load sheets before turned in to office.
Track all QA tags.
Maintain segregation of products in allergen area.
Ensure drivers and equipment are performing as necessary to provide on-time service.
Ensure all fleet maintenance programs are current on trucks, tractors, and trailers.
Maintain driver results by training, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
Conduct driver meetings as required.
Confirm drivers are operating in accordance with DOT regulations to include driver logs, driver hours, ELDs, accident reporting and investigation, and monitoring of DOT website.
Train and certify personnel on material handling equipment (pallet jacks and forklifts).
Monitor and maintain DVIRs (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports), both pre-trip and post trip.
Determine delivery routes and dispatch drivers, accordingly, optimizing efficiencies in time and cost.
Review off-hours actions by shipping and driver personnel on the video system.
Monitor Verizon Connect for driver delivery and safety performance.
Other duties assigned as required.