Shipping Lead
We are seeking an experienced and capable Shipping Lead to join our dynamic team. This position plays a critical role in our logistics and warehouse operations, responsible for leading a team of 10 personnel. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in team leadership, shipping management, and forklift operation.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6am to 4 PM, Friday 5 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 6am to NOON
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assess the Shipping Department daily for safety, quality, service, and scrap/rework concerns. Involve any necessary
- employees/departments to address issues immediately
- Read, understand and assist with the completion of various paperwork and reports to determine Shipping
- production requirements for the day. Oversee preparation of materials and schedules.
- Conduct meetings when the supervisor is unavailable.
- Prioritize work on the yard to meet shipping needs.
- Move and reassign employees within the area to fulfill shipping requirements.
- Arrange for repair and maintenance of equipment in the area.
- Work with supervisor to identify potential problems with loading requirements due to materials or staffing
- concerns and establish and help implement plans for improvement.
- Work with supervisor to identify potential problems with layout and equipment. Establish and help implement
- plans for improvement.
- Assist in maintaining inventory and scheduling accuracy.
- Assure rejected product gets repaired/replaced in a timely manner.
- Keeps work area clean and neat.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership:
- Lead and supervise a team of 10 warehouse personnel.
- Provide guidance, support, and training on all positions within the Shipping Department.
- Ensure that team members meet productivity and safety standards.
Disciplinary Processes:
- Be actively involved in disciplinary processes, as needed.
- Enforce company policies and maintain a professional and productive work environment.
Time and Schedule Management:
- Manage the team's work hours and schedules effectively.
- Ensure that workloads are distributed efficiently.
Order Staging and Shipment:
- Stage customer orders accurately for shipment.
- Coordinate and schedule shipments to meet delivery deadlines.
Forklift Operation:
- Proficiently operate forklifts to transport and handle materials safely.
- Load and unload materials and products efficiently.
Qualifications:
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of warehouse and logistics procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Experience in disciplinary processes is a plus
- Forklift experience
Compensation:
Competitive hourly wage starting at $23 an hour offered based on your experience and qualifications.
To apply, please have your resume primed and ready with qualifications, relevant experience, and related skills to present to the hiring manager.