Shipping Receiving Clerk I

SunOpta Overview:SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today's leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company's commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN , Dream , and West Life . For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn .Job Summary:Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for assisting in managing customer sales orders and shipping and receiving documents and maintaining shipping and receiving appointments for internal and 3PL warehouses.Essential Functions of the Job:Maintain daily shipping schedules for outbound loads.Enter ship only customer orders into Oracle database.Schedule dock appointments with carriers.Prepare shipping documentation according to customer requirements.Communicate release delays to Customer Service department and shipping warehouses.Review inventory levels to ensure OTIF service to customers.Review and process shipment confirmations in Oracle database.Daily scanning and attachment of completed BOLs into Oracle database.Adheres to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.Loading and Unloading trailers. Operate powered vehicles. Maintain assigned work and warehouse areas at the highest possible daily sanitation level.Maintain and promote communication between all departments and management.Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.All other duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Minimum Qualifications:High School degree or equivalent.One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.3-5 years warehouse/forklift experience.Must be proficient with MS Excel.Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.Preferred Qualifications:Associate degree in a related field.Experience with Oracle.Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices.Additional Considerations:Location: This position will be at the new SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX - Challenger Warehouse location. Work Environment: Approximately 30% of work is performed in an office environment; 70% of work may involve being in an agricultural or manufacturing/production environment.Shift: This position will start between the hours of 6 am and 8 am and be and 8-hour shift.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED