Shipping Associate Jobs in Rice Lake, WI (NOW HIRING)

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary/Objective:

The Shipping and Receiving Associate (SRA) packs, and ships customer material components related to production stream consistent with work instructions, specifications and documentation operating within company established systems. Responsible for quality and quantity of goods received, handled, inventoried, packed and shipped.

Essential Functions:

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling for long periods of time throughout the working day (also lifting of objects up to 50 pounds).

• Operate safe use of forklifts, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.

• May operate tier-lift truck or use hand-truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.

• Load and unload trucks.

• Receive, verify, open, sort and enter logs and inventories supplier and vendor shipments (may receive returned, damaged or defective goods).

• Maintain shipping materials and supplies.

• Pack, organize, stack and prepare customer order shipments consistent with the SOP.

• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

• Ensure parts, labels, material certification and shipping documents are consistent with customer order and packing slip.

• Maintain a neat, safe and well-organized work area.

• Ensure merchandise is unloaded, inspected, and accurately matched to purchase and sales orders.

• Maintain clean movement of materials from receiving and storage areas to shipping or production, ensuring efficiency and safety.

• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments meet quality standards and are free of damage.

• Maintain precise records of all daily receiving and shipping activities in the computer system.

• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Entry level experience.

• Good organizational and communication skills.

• Basic skills in Microsoft Office and willing to learn other software programs if needed.

• Data entry experience.

• Knowledge in operating a stand-up reach truck.

• Ability to learn quickly, work reliably and accurately.

• Contribute to working in a team environment.

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other health and safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Attention to details to ensure quality of work.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and reach.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts

Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program

Happiness:

• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
• Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@gellertglobalgroup.com.