Shipping & Receiving Clerk
- Job Title
- Shipping & Receiving Clerk
- Job ID
- 27764023
- Location
- Pasco, WA, 99301
- Other Location
- Description
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Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.
Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.
By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high-quality produce. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.
We are committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee’s well-being, so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that enables them to thrive personally and professionally. We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.- Competitive Pay
- Indoor Agriculture Environment
- A culture focused on Work/Life Balance
- Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
- Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
- Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D
- Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage
- Voluntary STD/LTD
- Aflac
- Caregiver Support
- Training and Development
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)
- MarketPlace Perks at Work
- Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.
Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected. They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti’s success. This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our dynamic team at our Pasco, WA facility. In this role you will play a vital role in the efficient management of incoming and outgoing shipments. Your Attention to detail and organizational skills will ensure that all products are received, processed, and dispatched accurately and on time.
Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any other duties as assigned.- Day to Day Operations: Manage the daily activities of shipping and receiving to ensure smooth and timely operations.
- Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring proper documentation and inventory control.
- Order Fulfillment: Coordinate and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring they are packaged, labeled, and dispatched according to schedule.
- Quality Control: Inspect shipments for accuracy and quality, verifying that all products meet company standards.
- Communication: Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate deliveries and shipments
- Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Core Values Adherence: Uphold and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values in all shipping and receiving activities.
- Safety Commitment: Fully embraces and supports the facility safety culture.
- Organization Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize and manage shipping schedules and inventory effectively.
- Multi-Priority Managment: Capable of managing multiple shipments and inventory tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of Processes: Familiarity with shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes, including handling perishable goods.
- Warehouse Knowledge: Experience with warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jack is a plus.
- Attention to detail: Strong attention to details to ensure the accuracy of shipping and receiving records.
- Effective Communication: Clearly communicate with team members, supervisors, and external vendors to coordinate shipments and deliveries.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required: additional coursework in logistics, supply chain management, or related field is a plus.
- 1 or more years of experience in shipping and receiving, inventory control, or warehouse operations, preferable in food production or manufacturing environments.
- Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date
- Proficient in using shipping software, inventory management systems, and basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Physical Demands:
(Physical demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations and facility/department needs)
- Standing/Walking: Regularly required to stand and walk throughout the warehouse while coordinating shipments.
- Climbing/Balance: Occasionally required to climb ladders or balance when accessing inventory on higher shelves.
- Sitting: Occasionally required to sit while updating shipment records or processing paperwork.
- Stooping: Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch to handle products and inspect shipments.
- Mechanical Exposure: Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Weather Exposure: Occasionally exposed to varying temperatures in warehouse and loading dock areas.
- Coordination: Ability to coordinate hand-eye movements when operating equipment or handling inventory.
- Timing: Ability to time movements for loading and unloading products safely and efficiently.
- Lifting/Moving: Frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus for shipping documentation and product inspection.
Salary range: $19.00hr -$23.75