Load Planner - Night Shift at Shearers Foods

Massillon, Ohio, United States

Shearers Foods Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Manufacturing, Logistics, WarehousingIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong communication and leadership skills via verbal and written communication
  • Ability to organize, self-prioritize, and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment with internal deadlines
  • Detail-oriented individual with experience analyzing numbers quickly and responding decisively
  • Strong team player with history of partnering with transportation, sales, customer service and the customer
  • Flexibility to coordinate special projects, anticipate issues and take initiative to resolve them
  • Flexible to work various shifts including possible weekend hours as needed to meet business needs
  • Onsite availability in Massillon, Ohio
  • Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday (11pm - 7am)

Responsibilities

  • Verbal communication via network radios between warehouse team at respective sites, inventory team (as needed), operators, yard drivers and floor supervisors
  • Assign workflow for warehouse loaders to pull product and complete scheduled shipments
  • Communicate with outside drivers via phone or electronic communications to resolve issues or door assignments and any loading related issues
  • Complete daily yard audits of sites to ensure correct dispatching of completed loads from Shearers operating system
  • Research loads with product shortage via internal systems and communicate to Transportation and Customer Service of any short shipments
  • Prioritize loads based off scheduled appointments, level of priority, and product availability to ensure trucks leave each facility with all product in a timely manner
  • Ensure paperwork is signed, trailer sealed, and load is closed out when truck is fully loaded
  • Ensure CCI and Export paperwork is completed and issued to driver upon departure from sites
  • Plan the unloading of shuttle trailers from plants with product for inventory purposes
  • Coordinate with yard drivers on yard moves and equipment needs for proper loading sequence
  • Complete daily shift handoff to Load Planner and warehouse of shipped loads, any issues and available labor at respective sites
  • Create and update Standard Operating Procedures, as needed
  • Collaborate with team members to share best practices among sites as well as load planning techniques
  • Help facilitate movement of product within the warehouse and maintain constant communication with all respective sites and their manager in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with Shearer’s policies and procedures

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Load PlanningWarehouse CoordinationInventory ManagementYard AuditsDriver CommunicationRadio CommunicationSOP CreationTransportation CoordinationShift Handoff

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does Shearer's Foods offer?

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and volunteer opportunities.

Is this position remote or onsite, and what's the location?

This is an onsite position in Massillon, Ohio.

What skills are required for the Load Planner role?

Required skills include strong communication and leadership skills, ability to organize and self-prioritize in a fast-paced environment, detail-oriented analysis of numbers, and being a strong team player with partnering experience.

What is the work schedule for this night shift position?

The schedule is Saturday - Wednesday from 11pm - 7am, with flexibility for various shifts including possible weekend hours as needed.

What makes a strong candidate for the Load Planner position?

Strong candidates are self-starters who are detail-oriented, flexible to handle special projects and anticipate issues, and demonstrate initiative while collaborating with teams across transportation, sales, and customer service.

Shearers Foods

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

About Shearers Foods

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Massillon, OhioHeadquarters
1974Year Founded
$53MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan

Risks

Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.
Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.
Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

Differentiation

Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.
The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.
Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

Upsides

Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.
The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.
Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

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