USA 1st Shift Warehouse Shipper / Material Handler Job at Farmina, Reidsville, NC

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  • Farmina
  • Reidsville, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20

Company Background:Farmina is nature and science in perfect harmony. Our mission is to develop the best all-natural, nutritious, and scientifically validated food that dogs and cats will love. Farmina is an innovative Pet Nutrition Company focusing on servicing dog and cat pet parents to make the best personalized nutritional decisions for their pet's well-being while providing life changing solutions along the way.

We at Farmina firmly believe in our company motto: Happy pet. Happy you.

Position Purpose

The Warehouse Shipper is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient handling, moving, loading, and/or unloading finished pet food products in a pet food manufacturing facility. This role ensures that finished goods are properly loaded onto trucks for shipping to meet customer demands.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to loud noise, heavy forklifts, other heavy machinery, and varying temperatures. The Warehouse Shipper may be required to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift, up to 50 lbs. The Warehouse Shipper plays a key role in maintaining product quality, warehouse, organization, and shipping efficiency. PPE must be worn in designated areas.

Requirements

1st Shift hours are Monday through Friday 6am to 2pm, however, these hours will fluctuate based on company needs. Flexibility is key for a person to be successful in this role. There may be times where overtime and weekend work may be required.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 or more years previous forklift experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or logistics required.
  • Forklift certification is preferred or the ability to obtain it within a specified timeframe.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Familiarity with inventory management systems and warehouse operations.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to read and understand shipping and inventory documents.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Basic math and computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking.

Certifications (Preferred):

  • Forklift Operator Certification.
  • HACCP or GMP training is a plus but not required.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a manufacturing plant warehouse environment with exposure to loud noise, heavy machinery, and varying temperatures. The Warehouse Supervisor may be required to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift, up to 50 lbs. PPE must be worn in designated areas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Outbound Order Preparation & Staging

  • Accurately pick and stage finished products according to customer orders and shipping schedules.
  • Confirm that all goods are properly labeled, sealed, and prepared for transport per company and customer specifications.
  • Match staged orders to shipping documents and ensure readiness for dispatch.

2. Truck Loading & Dispatch

  • Safely and efficiently load outbound shipments onto trucks or containers, following load plans and securing cargo to prevent damage in transit.
  • Verify accuracy of packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documents before vehicle departure.
  • Coordinate with drivers and logistics to ensure timely and accurate truck departures.

3. Shipping Documentation & SystemUpdates

  • Record shipment details into warehouse management or ERP systems in real time.
  • Generate and manage the required shipping documents and labels to ensure regulatory and customer compliance.
  • Maintain accurate shipping logs and report discrepancies immediately to supervisors.

4. Quality & Safety Compliance

  • Perform final quality checks on outgoing goods, ensuring they meet packaging, labeling, and appearance standards.
  • Adhere to all GMP, OSHA, and food safety regulations, including use of PPE and safe lifting techniques.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free shipping dock, always.

5. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment required to transport and load outbound shipments.
  • Conduct pre-operation inspections and promptly report equipment issues or maintenance needs.
  • Follow all safe operating procedures when handling material handling equipment.

6. Cross Department Coordination

  • Communicate effectively with production, inventory, logistics, and quality teams to resolve shipment issues and meet delivery schedules.
  • Participate in daily shipping meetings or briefings to align with operational priorities.

7. General Warehouse Support

  • Assist with housekeeping, pallet organization, and empty trailer management at the loading dock.
  • Support other shipping or material handling tasks as directed to ensure operational efficiency.

Benefits:

2nd and 3rd Shift will have a shift differential pay of $1.00 per hour added to the standard hourly rate for the position.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and much more.

90% Company Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option

401K with Employer Matching Program

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Farmina is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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