Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Overview: 

The Dry Goods Clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow receiving the finished goods physically and systematically. This document outlines the standard work procedures for the Dry Goods Clerk to follow but is not limited to maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and safety in Shipping department.

Here's what you'll do:

​​I. Pre-Shipment Tasks: 

​1. Receive and Review Orders: 

• ​Check incoming orders against purchase orders for accuracy. 
• ​Verify quantities, items, and shipping instructions. 
• ​Report any discrepancies or issues to the Warehouse Manager. 

​2. Prepare Shipping Documents: 

• ​Generate shipping labels, packing slips, and any necessary customs documentation. 
• ​Ensure all required information is accurate and complete. 

​3. Inspect and Prepare Products: 

• ​Examine products for damage or defects. 
• ​Properly pack items using appropriate packaging materials. 
• ​Apply any required labeling or special handling instructions. 

​II. Loading and Shipping: 

​4. Schedule Shipments: 

• ​Coordinate with carriers or logistics providers to schedule pickups or deliveries. 
• ​Ensure shipments are scheduled to meet deadlines and customer expectations. 

​5. Loading and Staging: 

• ​Organize products for efficient loading onto trucks. 
• ​Safely operate forklifts or other equipment for loading. 
• ​Double-check that the right items are loaded onto the correct trucks. 

6. Shipping Verification

• ​Cross-check shipping documents against the loaded products. 
• ​Verify that all required paperwork accompanies the shipment. 
• ​Sign off on the shipping documents as needed. 

​III. Receiving Tasks: 

• ​Receive Incoming Shipments: 

• ​Unload and inspect incoming shipments. 
• ​Record received items in the inventory system. 
• ​Report any discrepancies or damages immediately. 

​8. Quality Checks: 

• Perform quality checks on received items according to company standards. 
• ​Flag any quality issues for further inspection or quarantine. 

​9. Stock Placement: 

• ​Properly store received items in designated storage areas. 
• ​Ensure FIFO (First-In-First-Out) principles are followed for inventory rotation. 

​IV. Documentation and Record-Keeping: 

​10. Document Management: 

• ​Maintain organized and accurate records of all shipping and receiving activities. 
• ​Digitally file all shipping and receiving documents for easy retrieval. 

​11. Reporting: 

• ​Provide regular reports to the Warehouse Manager regarding shipping and receiving performance, issues, and improvements. 

​12. Safety Procedures: 

• ​Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols while handling materials and equipment. 
• Report any safety concerns or incidents immediately. 

​13. Compliance: 

• ​Ensure all shipping and receiving activities comply with relevant regulations and standards, including customs and international shipping requirements. 

​V. Continuous Improvement: 

​14. Process Optimization: 

• ​Continuously look for ways to streamline shipping and receiving processes and reduce errors. 
• ​Suggest improvements to the Warehouse Manager and be open to feedback. 

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

• ​​High school diploma or GED.  
• ​At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a production environment preferred. 
• ​The position requires precision and is very detail oriented. 
• ​Speak, read, and write in the English language, bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. 
• ​Ability to interpret instructions furnished in oral and written form. 
• ​Good problem-solving skills and communication.  
• ​Must have advanced computer skills; experience required using Microsoft Windows (i.e. Excel and Word). 
• ​Basic mathematical skills required. Must understand ratios, minimums and maximums and percentages. 
• ​Ability to multi-task, be comfortable in a fast-paced work setting, be able to work under pressure and meet time constraints. 
• ​Handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently with minimal supervision. 
• ​Effectively work well with a diverse group of people with different personalities to promote a teamwork environment. 
• ​Requires onsite collaboration with others. 
• ​Requires in-person interaction with different groups of people. 

Pay Rate: $20.00 an hour

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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