Load Controller

Overview

Job Summary The Load Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo in accordance with safety regulations and operational standards. This role ensures that cargo is properly loaded, balanced, and secured to optimize space and maintain safety during transit.

• Load planning, building full loads as well as multi stop loads with routing optimization using e2open.
• Build transfer loads from the plant to the freezer using e2open.
• Build transfer loads from the freezer to the plant using e2open.
• Communicate with the sales office requesting order date changes, communicate product shortages, product date issues and load weight adjustment needs. Notify sales when starting to load trailers if additional weight is needed to fill the load.
• Create a daily listing of any loads needing additional weight using the shared excel truck list.
• Determine daily loading order of trailers based on distance of travel, product availability, and customer needs.
• Create pick lists and placards for order pickers and loaders. Communicate customer requirements with the order picker and loader so each has a clear understanding of load order, temperature requirements, date restrictions if any, Halal labeling if required, use of temperature recorders if required by the customer and any special loading requirements based on customer needs.
• Assist billing clerks with questions regarding loaded trailers.
• Coordinates with billing clerks and dock supervisors in the shipping, labeling and inspection of exports orders.
• NOTE:
  
  this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a humid, cold, wet or slippery surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (P.P.E)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment
• Previous knife experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be attentive to detail
• Ability to work safely, wear P.P.E, and follow instructions
• Ability to attend work consistently
• Display strong work ethic

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying.

We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!