Shipping & Receiving Operations and Process Specialist (Level 8)

Overview: Beacon Fisheries is a privately held seafood distributor located in Jacksonville, FL. We have been in business since 1996. We are seeking a Shipping & Receiving Operations and Process Specialist to provide advanced operational expertise and direct process oversight within our shipping, receiving, and distribution divisions. Reporting directly to the Inventory Control and Logistics Manager, this role is essential for bridging the gap between inventory strategies and the real-time execution of warehouse workflows. As a Level 8 specialist, you are responsible for analyzing processing flows, managing product consolidations, supervising the safe execution of inbound and outbound freight, and ensuring that department-level efficiency and safety targets are consistently hit. Key Responsibilities 1. Warehouse Flow, Process Optimization & Consolidation Process Flow Analysis: Analyze and optimize the physical movement of goods through the facility to reduce handling times and eliminate structural bottlenecks. Inventory Consolidation: Strategically consolidate product layouts within temperature-controlled storage spaces to maximize capacity and prepare items for rapid outbound staging. Operational Efficiency: Implement continuous improvement methodologies to streamline dock operations and ensure the fluid transfer of goods. 2. Inbound & Outbound Logistics Execution Receiving & Verification: Oversee the unloading of incoming shipments, verifying physical counts against purchase orders, bills of lading, and invoices with high accuracy. Outbound Management: Coordinate the picking, packing, labeling, and staging of outbound shipments to align with carrier schedules and customer compliance standards. Dashboard & Systems Management: Proficiently utilize Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and leadership dashboards to log real-time data, track throughput, and manage inventory accuracy. 3. Physical Requirements & Work Environment Compliance Environmental Adaptability: Work comfortably and efficiently within a fast-paced, continuously cold, and wet industrial environment. Physical Stamina: Maintain the physical capability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously on the facility floor throughout an entire shift. Heavy Lifting: Safely and repeatedly lift, push, pull, and carry equipment or inventory weighing over 50 lbs unassisted while utilizing proper ergonomic techniques. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: Hands-on experience within shipping, receiving, warehousing, or logistics operations—ideally within a cold-chain, perishable food, or high-volume distribution environment. Operational Mastery: Detailed understanding of logistics processes, including carrier coordination, freight manifest documentation, and warehouse space optimization. Technical Literacy: Proficiency in utilizing warehouse management software (WMS), ERP systems, or leadership dashboards to track real-time operational metrics. Safety & Accountability: Strong commitment to workplace safety regulations (OSHA), proper lifting protocols, and maintaining strict compliance within challenging physical environments. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This is a drug-free facility. Are you able to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing? Are you able to repeatedly lift, push, pull and carry equipment or inventory weighing over 50 pounds unassisted and work comfortably in a refrigerated, cold-storage environment for the duration of the shift? How many years experience of shipping, receiving, warehousing or logistics operations do you have? How many years experience in warehouse management software (WMS) do you have? Ability to Commute: Jacksonville, FL 32258 (Required) Work Location: In person

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