Shipping & Receiving Specialist bei Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC

Description

Position Title: Shipping & Receiving Specialist 

Reports To: Warehouse Team Leader 

FLSA Status: Hourly

Job Grade: 2

Pay Range: $22.35-$31.94 per hour

Position Overview:

The Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for the accurate, efficient, and safe handling of all inbound and outbound materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods. This role ensures proper receiving, inventory rotation, cycle counts, and shipping documentation while supporting warehouse operations and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Inventory

• Receive, inspect, and document all inbound loads (purchase orders, transfer orders, and vendor shipments).
• Rotate inventory upon receipt following FEFO (First Expired, First Out) standards.
• Coordinate placement of raw materials, supplies, and finished goods after inspections are completed.
• Perform weekly and month-end cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Assist in troubleshooting errors within the Warehouse Management System.

Shipping & Coordination

• Ensure outbound shipments are prepared, staged, and loaded in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Wrap and secure skids as needed to prepare for shipment.
• Print and apply product labels accurately.
• Provide directions to hi-lo drivers and coordinate inbound/outbound truck activity.
• Maintain constant communication with Logistics, Production, and Warehouse teams.

Warehouse Operations & Safety

• Support 5S standards and a safe working environment in the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, stand-up lifts, and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Cross-train in warehouse positions and provide backup support for team members.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, filing, and system records related to shipments and inventory.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Follow all GMPs and food safety protocols.
• Immediately notify supervision of any equipment, process, or quality issues that may impact food safety.
• Ensure compliance with quality manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Take corrective action on nonconforming product until issues are resolved.

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional warehouse training or certification preferred.
• 2+ years of shipping/receiving of  warehouse experience required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to retrieve, analyze, and input data accurately.
• Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and inventory rotation (FEFO).
• Ability to obtain/maintain forklift and Hi-Lo certifications.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours.
• Frequent bending, reaching, wrapping, and re-stacking of pallets.
• Exposure to warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, pallet wrap machines, scissor lifts).
• Work in temperature-controlled environments ranging from 34°F to 77°F.
• Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties.
• Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed.
• Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform job duties accurately.
• Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights.

Work Schedule:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm; occasional Saturdays as needed.

Compensation:

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).

General Statement: 

All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization.

Disclaimer:

o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.