Perricone Farms, a leading citrus juice supplier located in Fort Pierce, FL, is seeking a Shipping Clerk, to join our team. This is a fast-paced position which offers long-term, consistent employment with a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to Health, Vision, Dental, Life and 401K.
Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate depending on the shift
Shift / Hours: 1st Shift; Monday - Friday @7am - 7pm; 4 days / rotating
The Shipping Clerk will be responsible for managing shipping orders, verifying details, assisting drivers, maintaining inventory records, and coordinating with various departments to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
Key Responsibilities:
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Enter Shipping Orders into ERP System (NetSuite):
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Input and track shipping tickets, orders, and inventory data using the ERP system (NetSuite).
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Ensure all shipping data is accurately recorded and updated.
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Verify Shipping Details:
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Double-check customer information, product details, and quantities in the system before processing shipments.
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Ensure that all shipping orders meet customer specifications and requirements.
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Assist Drivers with Paperwork:
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Provide drivers with necessary shipping paperwork, including bills of lading, manifests, and any special instructions for delivery.
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Ensure drivers have all required documents for smooth and accurate delivery.
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Coordinate with Warehouse Staff:
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Communicate with warehouse staff to ensure that products are ready for shipment according to scheduled delivery times.
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Ensure proper inventory allocation and timely preparation for shipments.
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Maintain Inventory Records:
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Update inventory levels in the ERP system to reflect shipped or received goods.
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Ensure accurate inventory tracking and reporting.
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Resolve Shipping Discrepancies:
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Work with drivers and customers to resolve any issues with incorrect or missing shipments.
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Act as a point of contact for troubleshooting shipping-related problems.
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Maintain Shipping Records:
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Ensure that all shipping and receiving records are accurately filed and easily retrievable for future reference or audits.
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Keep documentation organized and up to date.
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Communicate with Customer Service and Sales Teams:
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Provide updates and support to customer service or sales teams regarding shipping delays or issues.
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Ensure timely communication with internal teams to resolve customer concerns.
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Administrative Support to Shipping Supervisor/Manager:
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Assist with daily administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls and preparing documents for the shipping department.
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Provide support to the shipping supervisor in day-to-day operations.
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Preparing and Update Shipping Schedules:
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Work closely with the shipping supervisor to update and track shipment schedules.
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Ensure timely deliveries and accurate load planning.
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Maintain Shipping Department Files and Records:
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Organize and file records for the shipping department, ensuring easy access for audits or management review.
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Maintain compliance with all internal documentation standards.
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Coordinate Communication with Other Departments:
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Act as a liaison between the shipping department and other teams (e.g., inventory, procurement, customer service) to ensure a smooth workflow.
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Foster collaboration between departments to improve operational efficiency.
Drug Free Workplace:
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Notifies supervisor of unusual problems.
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Works in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
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Follows health and safety guidelines. Maintain and keep work area according to cGMP.
Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:
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Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.
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Conduct all verification activities to ensure finished product comply with food safety and quality specifications.
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Participate in the yearly review of the food safety system.
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Assist in the maintenance of the Food Safety and Quality system.
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Responsible for Non-GMO SGS Supply Chain Standards.
Organizational Relationships:
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Position reports to Shift Manager
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Previous experience in a shipping or warehouse environment is a plus.
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Proficiency in using ERP systems, preferably NetSuite.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong problem-solving abilities.
Physical Demands:
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions as associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
