Our Home

Food & Beverage

Shipping&ReceivingTechnician

$38–52k ~AI est. Kankakee, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Shipping & Receiving Technician at Our Home. Skills: Shipping and receiving, Quality assurance, Inventory management. Inspect incoming shipments. Perform inspections of incoming raw materials”

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverage
Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Occasionally lift/move 50 lbs, Forklift Operation Required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1-2 years related experience, Previous experience in shipping and receiving, Previous experience in quality assurance, Understand Warehouse and Production processes, Understanding of food industry and safety standards, Basic Math Skills Required, Exceptional grammar, writing, and documentation skills, Teamwork and communication skills required, Effective communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work in a team environment, Detail-oriented and accurate in data entry, Detail-oriented and accurate in recordkeeping, Required to use hands to handle, Required to use hands to reach, Required to stand, Required to walk, Required to climb, Required to balance, Required to stoop, Required to kneel, Required to crouch, Required to crawl, Required to taste, Required to smell, Occasionally lift/move 50 lbs, Specific vision includes close vision, Specific vision includes distance vision, Specific vision includes peripheral vision, Specific vision includes depth perception, Specific vision includes ability to adjust focus

Nice to Have

WMS experience a plus, Forklift experience a plus

What You'll Do.

Inspect incoming shipments

Perform inspections of incoming raw materials

Perform inspections of incoming ingredients

Assess materials against quality parameters

Assess materials against specifications

Evaluate products for defects

Evaluate products for damages

Evaluate products for deviations

Take appropriate action based on findings

Perform Gluten testing on incoming ingredients

Review Certificates of Analysis

Verify Certificates of Analysis

Ensure materials meet predefined criteria

Ensure materials meet regulatory requirements

Cross-check COA details with physical shipment

Identify discrepancies

Identify quality issues

Ensure outgoing shipments are properly packaged

Ensure outgoing shipments meet specifications

Verify contents of shipments against purchase orders

Verify contents of shipments against packing slips

Ensure proper labeling of outbound shipments

Ensure proper packaging of outbound shipments

Document shipment inspection activities

Track shipment inspection activities

Collaborate with Warehouse to resolve issues

Ensure smooth shipment processes

Maintain organized records of shipping activities

Maintain organized records of receiving activities

Communicate findings to management

Work closely with purchasing department

Work closely with production department

Communicate quality issues

Coordinate corrective measures

Engage in discussions with suppliers

Engage in discussions with logistics team

Improve material quality

Resolve recurring problems

Adhere to all safety protocols

Report food safety issues

Report food quality issues

Report plant safety issues

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Warehouse; Work closely with purchasing; Work closely with production; Discussions with suppliers; Discussions with logistics team

Communication Scope

Grammar; Writing; Documentation; Communication; Interpersonal skills

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