Lead S​/R Raw 1st

Lead S/R Raw 1st

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The typical working hours are first shift. Must be able to work 5–7 days per week and work overtime without notice as needed.

Shipping and Receiving Lead

Gainesville, GA

Shipping & Receiving

Department Manager

John Soules Foods is a thriving family‑owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready‑to‑eat and ready‑to‑cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA.

We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great‑tasting, high‑quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB.

The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. John Soules Foods employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia;
Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

The Shipping and Receiving Lead is responsible for coordinating and performing all shipping, receiving, and material‑handling activities, including loading and unloading trucks, moving raw materials and finished goods, verifying shipments, preparing outgoing orders, and maintaining accurate records. The role ensures efficient movement of materials throughout production, safe operation of powered industrial equipment, and compliance with company procedures. This position reports directly to the Department Manager.

• Ability to operate pallet jacks and powered industrial equipment (certification required).
• Ability to perform shipping, receiving, material handling, and data‑entry tasks assigned by the supervisor.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with vendors, drivers, and coworkers.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong focus, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to work first shift, 5–7 days per week, including overtime as needed.

• 1–2 years of experience in a shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with shipping documentation, inventory systems, and data entry.
• Strong time‑management, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to learn multiple tasks.

NOTE:

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet organizational needs; these duties are considered marginal.

• Load outgoing trucks with finished goods and unload incoming trucks with raw materials, packaging, and ingredients.
• Move raw products, batter/breading, packaging, and finished goods between production and storage areas.
• Manually wrap pallets with stretch film, wrapping up to 62 pallets per shift (up to 82 inches high).
• Assemble, address, stamp, and prepare shipments for outbound delivery.
• Receive, unpack, verify, and record incoming shipments and materials.
• Enter receiving and shipping data accurately into the inventory system.
• Maintain accurate and organized shipping/receiving documentation.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, carriers, and internal departments.
• Operate in accordance with all safety procedures, food safety policies, and company guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as requested or assigned by the Department Manager.

The Shipping and Receiving Lead works in a fast‑paced production and warehouse setting. The role requires handling of power equipment, pallet jacks, hand…