Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy,IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We arecommitted to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to makeStratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk supports logistics operations by coordinating shipments, managing shipping documentation, and maintaining accurate records within ERP and Warehouse Management Systems. This role works closely with carriers, drivers, customer service, and warehouse teams to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient shipment processing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers and drivers, including gate coordination and documentation

2. Schedule inbound and outbound shipments and coordinate truck appointments

3. Prepare and review shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs) and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)

4. Verify order accuracy using pick sheets and FIFO inventory practices

5. Use ERP/WMS systems to process shipping transactions and maintain accurate shipment records

6. Generate shipping reports, track shipments, and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders

7. Monitor inventory of shipping supplies and communicate replenishment needs to leadership

8. Audit shipping transactions and documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance

9. Collaborate with customer service, operations, and carriers to resolve shipping issues and improve efficiency

10. Follow company safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP policies and support additional site needs as required

11. Willingness and ability to work required overtime

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.

Related Experience: 1-3 years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse coordination, or administrative support within a distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred. Experience with shipment documentation, carrier coordination, or inventory systems is a plus.

Equipment/Software Skills:Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word). Experience with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and shipping software (e.g., UPS WorldShip or similar platforms) preferred.

Competencies

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

• Basic math skills required for shipment verification, counts, and documentation

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to complete clear and accurate documentation

• Ability to communicate professionally with drivers, carriers, and internal teams

Additional information

Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/downstairs. Must have be ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is required and must be able to wear a respirator required.

Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures.

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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