Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

Warehouse Clerk (2nd Shift)

Under general supervision of the Distribution Supervisor, provide support in all functions as they relate to the operation of the Shipping department in the Memphis Plant on 2^nd shift. Moreover, this position requires interacting with multiple departments including, but not limited, to, Corporate Offices, Trucking Carriers, Packaging, QA, Purchasing and Planning.

Key Aspects of the Role 

• General clerical duties including answering phones, answering emails, and maintaining files
• Assist in identification of shipping orders as good or deficient; notify production accordingly
• Assist in scheduling outbound
• Assist in goods issuing and shipment completion on all loaded orders
• Management of SAP reports for analysis and department operation, fixing errors, data entry (i.e. VT11)
• Assist in daily data input of shipping orders (i.e. APO SAP, Auto02, etc.)
• Cross train and support other clerical roles throughout the facility and within the department
• Must be assertive, self-motivated, and dependable
• Must be able to work overtime and on weekends as required
• Scan in daily carrier rotation log
• Review, release, and waybill loaded railcars and all paperwork daily
• Complete and review all paperwork accurately (i.e. customs documents) for international loads daily
• Dispatch Loads to trucking carriers
• File and archive all BOLs and associated paperwork/documents
• Prepare and review daily yard check of loaded trailers in Power Yard (the yard management system)
• Prepare UPS domestic and international shipments
• Place/Remove product from Quality hold
• Extended periods researching inventory accuracy on the warehouse floor
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Distribution Supervisor and the Warehouse Manager

Knowledge

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Prior Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years clerical experience in warehouse/shipping preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good Numerical/math skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure and effectively deal with a wide array of people
• Strong filing and organizational skills
• Ability to stand, bend, twist and lift to 50lbs
• Ability to work varying shifts and some weekends as needed

Equipment Used: 

• Proficiency in SAP
• General office and communications equipment
• PC proficiency – MS Office – Excel, Outlook, and Word applications

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.  This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.