World Honey Market, LLC seeks a Shipping Associate to oversee shipping operations at our Sanderson, Florida facilities. This hands-on role combines parcel shipping management with freight coordination to ensure our premium honey products reach customers and retailers efficiently.
The Opportunity
• Shipping operations: Manage day-to-day parcel and freight shipping activities
• Systems management: Process orders and shipments using QuickBooks and Shipstation
• Freight coordination: Arrange full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments
• Direct impact: Your efficiency directly affects customer satisfaction and company profitability
About World Honey Market
We control the entire honey supply chain from hive to shelf. Our production facility in Sanderson, Florida processes raw honey from our 26,000+ colonies and partner apiaries into retail-ready products for major big box stores and small local retailers. We're expanding through acquisitions and need shipping excellence to support our growth.
What You'll Do Parcel Shipping
• Process and fulfill parcel orders using QuickBooks and Shipstation
• Generate shipping labels and manage carrier selection for cost-effective delivery
• Pack and prepare products for shipment ensuring proper protection and presentation
• Track shipments and resolve delivery issues
• Maintain accurate shipping records and documentation
Freight Coordination
• Coordinate full truckload (FTL) shipments to retail customers and distribution centers
• Arrange less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments and consolidate orders as appropriate
• Schedule carrier pickups and manage dock appointments
• Prepare bills of lading and required shipping documentation
• Communicate with carriers, brokers, and customers on shipment status
• Negotiate rates and manage carrier relationships
Warehouse Support
• Load and unload shipments as needed
• Stage outbound orders for pickup
• Assist with inventory management and cycle counts
• Maintain organized and clean shipping areas
What We're Looking For Required Experience
• 2+ years experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Shipstation (or similar shipping software)
• Experience coordinating FTL and LTL freight shipments
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lift 75 lbs repeatedly (full 5-gallon buckets of honey)
• Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in food manufacturing or agricultural shipping
• Forklift certification
• Knowledge of carrier networks and freight pricing
• Experience with retail compliance requirements (EDI, routing guides, MABD)
• Spanish language proficiency a plus
Essential Skills
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
• Communication: Clear coordination with carriers, customers, and team members
• Problem-solving: Quick resolution of shipping issues and delays
• Technology: Comfortable learning and using shipping software systems
• Physical capability: Able to perform hands-on warehouse tasks as needed
Work Environment
• Location: Production facility in Sanderson, FL (approximately 45 minutes west of Jacksonville)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional overtime during peak shipping periods
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift 75 lbs repeatedly, stand for extended periods
• Environment: Warehouse/production facility with varying temperatures
Why Join Our Team?
• Join an authentic All-American honey operation
• Stable, growing company with expansion opportunities
• Hands-on role with variety and responsibility
• Competitive compensation
To Apply
Send resume and cover letter including:
• Relevant shipping and logistics experience
• Experience with QuickBooks, Shipstation, or similar systems
• Freight coordination experience (FTL/LTL)
• Salary requirements
• Available start date
Must be able to work on-site in Sanderson, FL (approximately 45 minutes west of Jacksonville). No relocation assistance available.
From our bees to your career: Where nature's sweetness meets professional excellence.
World Honey Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and supporting American agriculture.
Direct Hiring Only - No Third-Party Recruiters - World Honey Market does not work with external recruiters, staffing agencies, or third-party hiring firms for any positions.
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