SHIPPING SUPERVISOR - Elkhart Indiana

Company: JBS USA
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Posted On: 05/19/2024

Job Title: Shipping Supervisor Location: Elkhart, INOur Company, Your Opportunity:Nearly 150 years ago, Gustavus Swift founded Swift & Company. He was a true pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry. This commitment to transformation mirrors that of Swift Prepared Foods today. Swift Prepared Foods is the prepared foods arm of JBS USA, one of the world s largest meat companies. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse. This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world. The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats. This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.Our Mission:To be THE BEST in all we do. We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.Values:Scope Of Position:Responsible for supervising processes and procedures in receiving and shipping department.Ensures that goods are verified against records of shipment.Oversees the inspection of goods received.Supervises the maintenance of records of damaged or defective items and discrepancies in quantities and weights.Records time, date, quantity, source, and destination of materials received or shipped.Responsibilities: Supervises employees engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and in preparing items for shipment.Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.Supervises employees who count, weigh, and identify items in receiving and shipping department. Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment. Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks according to established schedules and weight limits of states. Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications.Seals loaded boxcars and truck doors. Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair. Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas. Compiles records of unfilled orders. Posts weight and shipping charges.Prepares bills of lading. Provides supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.Skills and Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer) Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication)Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.Work with sharp knives or a cutting toolWilling and capable of working overtime when necessaryAvailable to work Day and NightsWilling and capable of working SaturdaysLIFTING/ PUSHING/PULLING
10 lbs. -50 lbs. productionNEUTRAL WRIST-Repetitive hand motions and grasping.REACHING
Reaching for product, reaching for boxes, or bagsSTANDING
Constant standing for 8 to 10 hours per day, 6 days a week (Loading dock 7 days as needed per schedule.) (2 allowed breaks are scheduled based on the union contract and operational requirements.)EDUCATION: Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experienceWorking Conditions: Production and maintenance settingsExposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knivesSlippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noiseAbility to work 50+ hoursGood attendance and safety records Comments:The schedule for this position is typicallyMon - Fri. Weekend work required as scheduled. During Fall Season, Saturdays are typically scheduled.If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers. Swift Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disabled More...

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