Lead Shipping Clerk

Ventura Foods

Shipping Clerk, Lead providing administrative support in managing daily scheduling and documentation for shipments. Guiding shipping employees and coordinating activities to meet shipping goals.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeAlbert Lea • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $22 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities in shipping and receiving operations, with a focus on compliance with Food Safety regulations and effective communication across departments. Proficient in scheduling, documentation, and training coordination to ensure operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Shipping And Receiving ExperienceFood Safety ComplianceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills10-Key Operation Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Shipping DocumentationSchedulingTraining CoordinationMath SkillsOffice Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsMulti-TaskingCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AS400 Computer System

Industry Keywords

Food Safety Modernization ActGood Manufacturing PracticesSQF Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support in managing daily scheduling of shipments, branch transfers and receiving
Provide accurate and timely documentation as needed internally and externally to all departments
Provide support to management as needed
Provide guidance and routine direction to all shipping employees while communicating efficiently with other personnel and departments
Cover for shipping supervisor in their absence
Participate in the day-to-day activities required to meet the shipping goals by coordinating the staging or loading trucks on a day-to-day basis
Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely
Schedule & coordinate on-the-job training for new employees, by providing orientation and information in correct procedures and techniques
Schedule all appointments for prepaid and customer leads, working directly with carriers and drivers
Follow all safety and security policies and procedures
Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent experience
Experienced in a shipping/receiving traffic environment
Computer literate, with experience with office software programs, such as Microsoft Office and AS400 computer system
Proficient in 10-key operation, with excellent math skills
Possess good communication skills, both written & verbal
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced office environment
Should have good inter-personal skills and able to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs