Shipping Receiving Coordinator - Hershey, NE

The J.R. Simplit Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Under general direction, the Shipping Receiving Coordinator ensures product availability, schedules deliveries, maintains associated inventory records, and assists in the day-to-day coordination of related functions, while meeting regulatory and safety requirements.

• Coordinates product delivery to growers at a T&H operation to maximize resources of staff and to meet customer needs by scheduling and dispatching delivery staff in a manner which economically utilizes physical and human resources. May personally deliver product to customers.
• Provides service to walk-in customers. Receives telephone orders from customers and Sales Representatives. Prepares product mix instruction sheets, Material Safety Data Sheets, and work orders.
• Makes product purchase recommendations to Supervisor/Market Manager to ensure adequate inventory to meet sales and delivery needs. Ensures appropriate receipt and recordkeeping of unit inventory. Performs physical inventory counts.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as filing and other clerical tasks, calculating product amounts, calibrating equipment, loading trucks, general equipment and plant maintenance, product storage activities, bending and warehouse work, etc.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered for this position.

• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training
• Must be organized and able to use the computer effectively
• Prior experience in the agriculture industry preferred
• Inventory experience highly preferred
• Forklift certification is a plus
• Knowledge of basic farm equipment and operation preferred
• Chemical and/or fertilizer knowledge essential
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Possesses good interpersonal skills

• Valid Driver’s license
• Knowledge of region and customer needs
• Commercial Class A Driver's license (CDL) and Hazmat endorsement preferred
• Must be able to maintain maintenance records for equipment
• Must be able to take on dispatching duties when necessary
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs multiple times throughout the day
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must be willing and able to work Ag Industry hours, which may include overtime and weekends in peak season
• Must have mathematical skills:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Location:

SGS Retail - Hershey, United States

Wage range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour, DOE, plus annual incentive plan eligibility

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off – Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.