Hybrid Shipping Specialist at CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT CO INC

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Shipping Specialist to support our logistics and inventory operations. This individual will play a key role in coordinating outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy in shipping documentation, and maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Coordinate outbound shipments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of finished goods.
• Verify and reconcile shipping documents, including sales orders, packing slips, and invoices for all of our entities.
• Monitor finished product inventory and resolve discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Maintain accurate records of all outbound shipments and ensure proper filing and retention of documentation.
• Collaborate closely with warehouse staff, production teams, and third-party logistics providers to address issues and streamline shipping operations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly shipping and inventory reports.
• Identify and communicate delays, damages, or shipment issues to the appropriate parties.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Accurately and efficiently enter data related to shipments and inventory into internal tracking systems.
• Support ongoing improvement efforts within the shipping and logistics process.
• Enter key data from shipment documents and transactions into Excel spreadsheets.
• Verify load maps against price sheets.
• Maintain constant communication verbally and via email with all departments.
• Enter and process employee orders.
• Reconcile US Cold Storage receipts with inbound paperwork, ensuring all documents match.
• Create receiving purchase orders (POs) and orders as needed.
• Answer phone calls and assist with related inquiries.
• PM shift
• Rate depending on experience 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent experience in logistics, inventory, or shipping may be considered.
• Previous experience in shipping, inventory, or logistics coordination role strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with spreadsheets, inventory systems, and report generation is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to problem-solve independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a team setting and independently.
• Must be available to work 2nd shift and Saturdays as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day).
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and handling paperwork.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and lifting of office materials or files (up to 25 pounds).
• Regular use of standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and scanners.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Visual ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen and printed documents.