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Shipping and Receiving Lead

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Job ID 322913 Date posted 02/20/2026 Location : Round Rock, Texas Category  BUILD OPERATE MAINTAIN (PLANT OPNS) Job Status  Hourly Full Time

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Round Rock, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $25.35/hr

Benefits Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance 
  • Health and Wellness Incentives
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays 
  • 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts 

Principal Accountabilities 

  • Perform ongoing assigned lead activities, including providing support and guidance to the team
  • Review and complete shipping and receiving documentation, enter data into computerized systems, and assist in resolving issues using a working knowledge of procedures
  • Lead and complete cycle counts; reconcile inventory discrepancies and report findings
  • Follow inbound (INB) and outbound (OBD) shipping processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Check and verify inventory discrepancies; request inventory through FOF to maintain stock accuracy
  • Verify and manage appointments in the Shipping & Receiving calendar
  • Assign and track monthly training for team members
  • Verify trailer inspections and maintain trailer accountability
  • Ensure LSWs (Layered Standard Work) are completed and documented
  • Deliver SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures) pen accountability
  • Provide a daily recap of shift activities and performance

  • Stabilize trucks with chocks and may oversee the loading and unloading of vehicles
  • Operate mobile powered equipment safely and efficiently
  • Interact regularly with peers and management to drive continuous improvement across facility operations, with authority to make moderate changes as defined by management
  • Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including equipment lockout/tagout, and maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Ability to learn computer systems that track production inventory (IPFS, SAP)
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • 6+ months of experience in a leadership or team lead role in a food-grade facility
  • Working knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, SQF) and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, USDA)
  • Proficient in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (must be able to successfully complete Cargill’s Mobile Powered Truck trainings and certification)
  • Experience performing inventory control tasks such as cycle counting and reconciliation in a food-safe or regulated environment
  • Proven ability to priorities effectively, communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders, and resolve work-related issues. Ability to work in temperature-controlled environments (e.g., coolers, freezers), exposure to outdoor weather (wind, rain, heat and cold) and follow sanitation protocols
  • Must be able to lift boxes of product (ranging between 30-50 lbs.) and stand/walk for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ year of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations within the food manufacturing or food distribution industry

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.



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