At Local Bounti, our mission is to revolutionize agriculture by making fresh, locally grown produce accessible to communities everywhere, now and for generations to come. We envision a future where transformative innovation and innovative technology empower us to grow produce locally with minimal food miles, ensuring the freshest and most sustainable offerings reach communities around the globe. 
 
We believe that happy plants make happy taste buds, and we are committed to reimagining the standards of freshness. But our commitment goes beyond just growing produce—we focus on building empowered local teams because, together, we can achieve extraordinary things in sustainable agriculture. If you are passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for the position of Shipping & Receiving Clerk at our Mount Pleasant, Texas Local Bounti facility. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable and community-driven future. 
 
Position Overview: 
We are seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our dynamic team at our Mount Pleasant, Texas facility. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to shipping, receiving, inventory control, and basic facility maintenance to support smooth warehouse and operations flow. The role involves inspecting and preparing shipments, operating equipment safely, maintaining a clean work environment, and ensuring accurate inventory handling and documentation.
  
Why Join Local Bounti? 
- Work with a passionate and innovative team 
- Be part of a company that values sustainability and community impact 
- Competitive pay 
- Day One benefits, including a wide selection of medical, dental, and vision plans at affordable rates for families, many of which offer FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts) or HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) 
- A culture of work/life balance with vacation plans and 10 paid holidays 
- Paid maternity and parental leave, adoption assistance, and caregiving support 
- Day One 401(k) participation with immediate vesting of company match 
- Aflac, Life/AD&D, Voluntary STD/LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage 
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services 
 
Local Bounti is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. 
 
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@localbounti.com. 

Job Summary:
The Shipping & Inventory Clerk is responsible for pulling and processing orders for shipment along with maintain inventory.

Duties/Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any other duties as assigned.
•    Inspect, package, label, and prepare shipments with proper documentation.
•    Receive and store materials; help manage inventory.
•    Check that products are in the correct bin locations.
•    Pull and verify correct quantities for orders.
•    Work at different stations as needed; keep shipping supplies stocked.
•    Perform tasks like lifting, packaging, taping, labeling, and sorting.
•    Report damaged or questionable materials to supervisors.
•    Keep work area clean and follow safety rules.
•    Safely operate forklifts and other shipping equipment.

Required Skills/Abilities:
•    Embrace and exhibit Local Bounti’s Core Values.
•    Embraces and supports the safety culture at the facility.
•    Ability to comprehend simple written and verbal instructions and procedures.
•    Strong sense of organization and urgency.
•    Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
•    Possesses basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
•    Maintain the production pace of other team members.
•    Ability to obtain forklift operator certification.

Education and Experience:
•    High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
•    6 months logistics, retail, or customer service experience
•    Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date
•    Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment is preferred

Physical Demands:
•    Regularly stands, walks, talks, and listens.
•    Often climbs, balances, sits, reaches, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
•    Uses hands to handle tools and equipment.
•    Works near moving machines and feels vibration.
•    Frequently works outdoors in hot or cold weather.
•    Noise level is usually loud.

Physical Abilities:
•    Can coordinate multiple limbs at once (arms and legs).
•    Can time movements with moving objects.
•    Can lift, push, pull, or carry heavy items.
•    Frequently lifts 10–25 lbs; regularly lifts up to 50 lbs.
•    Needs good vision: near, far, color, side, depth, and focus.