Shipping Clerk

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Warehouse & Shipping Truck Clerk is responsible for assisting in verifying, compiling and coordinating documents and recording information on all incoming and outgoing shipments in an industrial food facility.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks manifest, invoices and orders to ensure they are recorded accurately for either incoming or outgoing shipments
• Works closely with suppliers and customers to ensure any problems, damages or errors are corrected. This will involve recording data appropriate to the task, including accounting records.
• Responsible for inventory control/checking as well as the preparation of documentation such as work orders, shipping orders and Bills of ladings
• Arranging for the shipping and delivery of materials is also a fundamental element of the role. This will involve understanding the best shipping methods for materials, knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rate.
• May also be required to pack goods for shipping.
• Takes stock of the available raw materials in the warehouse, and prepare purchase orders

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Must have a minimum of 3 years in a shipping/receiving position in an industrial facility
• Must have experience with checking manifests, invoices and orders for incoming and outgoing shipments in a freight department

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED is required

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Must have excellent time‐management and coordination skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed
• Effective listener and efficient problem solver
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent data‐entry skills are required
• Ability to supervise worker activities in the warehouse
• Ability to work flexible working hours including possible weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Knowledge of a computerized Warehouse Management System
• Experience with SAP is preferred

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, Louisiana

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.