Ajinomoto Foods

Position Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the proper receiving, labeling, and tagging of inbound materials. Also responsible for verifying and scanning out all outbound finished goods and raw materials, maintaining proper documentation and ensuring that all documentation is scanned to the online database and filled daily.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound shipments for damage and correct quantities.
• Report damages or shortages to the appropriate person.
• Record receiving data in company databases.
• Ensures all pallets are tagged with PID labels and Pallet Flags
• Processes shipments in shipping software
• Ensure product is accurately pulled and labeled for shipment.
• Responsible for scanning and filling of Shipping and Receiving paperwork.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards in all functions performed during assigned shift.
• Check-in/out delivery drivers and liaise with office staff for paperwork.

Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic math and organization skills.
• Ability to bend and lift 50 pounds or more
• Detail-oriented mindset
• Forklift certification
• Ability to work on feet for long hours
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of safety protocols and requirements
• Strict adherence to all safety measures. This includes dock area safety, ergonomics and mechanical handling.
• Excellent work ethic and a Lean mindset.
• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record
• Fluency in English (Written and Verbal) – required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.