Shipping Clerk - 3rd Shift
Posted 2025-03-14If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We?re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply... Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:?? Competitive Pay Eligible for Overtime Pay Earn an additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift positions!* Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment. *Program eligibilities apply????? In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance. The Shipping Clerk is responsible for verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. Core Responsibilities Handles a wide variety of paperwork including purchase orders, return authorizations, delivery notes and other shipping documents. Reviews all delivery notes for special instructions and highlights them for material handlers. Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas. Prepares all special labels for customer orders. Provides information to customer service representatives when requested. Help ensures proper storage, inventory and security of all product stocks. Schedules inbound and outbound loads. Maintains a log of inbound and outbound commercial vehicles. Provides timely and professional communication with carriers, 3rd party logistics companies and internal/external customers. Maintains appropriate records, files and documentation. Resolves routine problems. Utilizes SAP to print pick lists, confirm and post orders, and determine order information such as carrier, ship date, pro numbers, etc. Ensures orders are shipped in time to arrive by customers requested delivery date. Acts as a backup to other office personnel, when necessary. Works with the internal customers to document and track carrier issues. Utilizes continuous improvement mindset, assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes. Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe work area. 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. 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. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required. Previous experience working in a Shipping environment where processing of customer orders was completed, preferred. General knowledge of shipping procedures, a plus. Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, SAP and other office equipment. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced setting and effectively work in a team environment. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Bilingual, preferred. May be required to work long hours, holidays and weekends. Work Environment & Physical Demands The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an office position but the plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand, use hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, feel, reach and pull; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. EEO/AA Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.?" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. In addition, Smithfield offers tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement. In partnership with Guild, Smithfield provides upfront tuition assistance, covering up to 100% of tuition costs for various degree and certificate programs and offering partial funding for other learning programs to help team members accomplish their personal and professional goals. Smithfield offers more than 200 fully or partially funded programs across 60+ learning partners, including college degrees and certificates in high-growth areas like business, technology, engineering, sustainability and more; high school completion and college preparatory programs; and English language learning. Full-time and part-time Smithfield team members are eligible on their first day of employment. Learn more at smithfield.guildeducation.com. Smithfield?s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in?Smithfield, Virginia,?since 1936,?Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield?, Eckrich? and Nathan's Famous?, among many others. 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