Distribution & Logistics Clerk - Nights

Job description

At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably-produced foods and beverages that nourish people's lives. Some of our brands include Dannon, Activia, Horizon Organic, International Delight, Silk, Oikos, So Delicious Dairy Free, Stok, Two Good, Vega, and Wallaby Organic . And as the largest Certified B Corporation® in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet.
With headquarters in Broomfield, CO and White Plains, NY, Danone North America has more than 6,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada, and more than a dozen manufacturing facilities across North America. Our employees enjoy competitive pay and industry-leading benefits, and share a common mission and culture committed to both business results and social purpose. When you join Danone North America, you become part of a global team that is inspiring a healthier world through food.

Danone North America is looking for a Distribution & Logistics Clerk - Nights in Mt. Crawford, VA.

General Summary

The primary function of the Distribution Clerk is to coordinate the loading of customer outbound loads. Mutli-task and effectively interact on a timely basis, via appropriate communication media, with our customers/employees. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the operating system. Function in a liaison capacity and provide outstanding customer service.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·  Check drivers in, verify necessary documents
·  Distribute loads to the floor/forklift operators
·  Monitor carrier delivery and pick up times
·  Update daily loading schedule as it relates to dock appointment times
·  Print BOL, check drivers out verify documents
·  Ensure paperwork completed timely and accurately
·  Assign, monitor and dispatch yard driver for shuttling trailers
·  Track dock doors for trailers
·  Create transfer orders and or run all transfer orders and prepare documents for outbound loads
·  SAP reconciliation of inbound and outbound shipments
·  Review orders/shipments from previous day to validate carrier pickups
·  Respond to and resolve appointment scheduling and delivery issues
·  All other duties as assigned or become evident

Job Specifications

This section identifies the minimum job specifications required to perform the job.

·  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
·  Proficiency in MS Office Excel and basic PC skills
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills within all levels of the organization
·  Proven decision making ability
·  Ability to prioritize and multitask
·  Prior experience working with SAP
·  Able to work various shifts from 5:30pm to 5:30am

·  Education and Experience
·  High School education or equivalent
·  Minimum 3 years logistics experience, preferably in the food/beverage industry

·  Nonessential Qualifications
·  Flexibility

Materials and Equipment Directly Used:

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·  Office machinery including: computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
·  Software including: Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a general office environment where the noise level is usually moderate.

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com .　

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.　

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