Shipping/Receiving Coordinator

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

Coordinate activities of workers engaged in receiving, shipping, weighing and storage of cotton, as well as the cleaning and maintenance of industrial buildings and grounds.  Direct employees, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.  Scan bales to ensure accurate and efficient work procedures and data exchange utilizing tablets and scanners.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Inspect work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Direct workers in projects such as receiving, weighing, storage and shipping of cotton.
• Study production schedules, estimate worker hour requirements, interpret Company policy to workers, enforces safety regulations, assign duties and establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend improvements in production methods, suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment, analyze and resolve work problems.
• Maintain time and productions records.
• Confer with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Operate lift truck.
• Scan bales to ensure accurate and efficient work procedures and data exchange utilizing tablets and scanners.
• Perform all related responsibilities as required.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One to three years related experience and/or training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Basic computer skills.
• Lift truck experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of supervisors or employees, and apply common sense and problem solving.
• Job requirements include standing, walking, sitting, use of hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls.    Must be able to reach with hands and arms; climb balance, stoop, kneel crouch and crawl.  Also have the ability to speak and hear.
• Required to regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities are required.  These include good close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision.  Good depth perception and the ability to focus are necessary.

Equipment Used

Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine, tablet, scanners, forklift 

Working Conditions

Some duties are performed in outside weather conditions, working frequently near moving mechanical parts.  Occasional work done in high, precarious places and could be exposed to fumes and cotton dust.

Employee Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Decision Making/Accountability

Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of duties.

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.”

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us