Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Join Our Team! Francisco Foods, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Specialist to support our warehouse operations. This position plays an important role in coordinating the shipment of finished products and receipt of incoming raw materials while maintaining accurate documentation and inventory records. Working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor and other departments, this position helps ensure shipments are processed accurately and efficiently, incoming materials are properly received and documented, and finished products are handled in accordance with company procedures and food safety requirements. What You'll Do Coordinate Shipping Operations: Assist with coordinating shipments of finished products, carrier pickups, and deliveries while preparing and reviewing bills of lading, packing lists, shipping labels, and other required documentation. Manage Receiving Activities: Verify incoming raw materials and supplies against purchase orders and packing slips, document quantities received, identify discrepancies or damage, and communicate issues promptly. Maintain Accurate Records: Enter and maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory information in company systems, ensuring accurate documentation, inventory tracking, and recordkeeping. Support Product Traceability and Release Controls: Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) to verify product release status, maintain records of product holds and releases, and ensure restricted products are not shipped without proper authorization. Coordinate Warehouse Activities: Work closely with Production, Purchasing, QA, and other departments to facilitate the timely movement, staging, and storage of raw materials and finished products. Perform Warehouse Operations: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other authorized material-handling equipment as needed while maintaining organized warehouse areas and following established food safety, product handling, and workplace safety procedures. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer skills, including data entry, document preparation, and electronic recordkeeping. Basic math skills and the ability to accurately count quantities and verify shipments. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to review shipping documents, bills of lading, packing lists, purchase orders, and receiving records for accuracy. Effective communication skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and outside carriers. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established company procedures. Ability to work in both dry warehouse environments and refrigerated storage areas, including walk-in coolers or freezers. Successful completion of the Company's required forklift operator training and evaluation. Physical Requirements This position requires a combination of office and warehouse activities. The employee must be able to regularly use hands and arms, stand, walk, reach, stoop, and kneel, as well as sit for extended periods while performing administrative duties. The position requires the ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds regularly and handle heavier loads with assistance or equipment. The ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment is also required as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Work Environment Work is performed in both an office setting and warehouse environments, including dry receiving and cold shipping areas. The position requires periodic exposure to refrigerated storage areas and walk-in coolers or freezers. Employees may also be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, vehicle traffic, varying noise levels, and airborne particles. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used when entering designated warehouse and production areas. Employees are expected to follow all established workplace safety, sanitation, food safety, and product-handling procedures. Why You'll Love Working Here At Francisco Foods, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a team that takes pride in producing quality food products and maintaining efficient operations. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with multiple departments and play an important role in supporting our shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities. Equal Opportunity Employer Francisco Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Francisco Foods, LLC is an at-will employer. Employment is subject to applicable company policies and procedures and applicable law.