Shipping Lead

Position Title: Shipping/Warehouse Lead

Position Overview: Meets the company’s requirement to be able to execute extreme accuracy as a role model and provide leadership to the shipping/ warehouse staff. Instruct all employees on proper procedures and performance of handling of goods in Shipping/ Warehouse.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Shift:1st Shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday : 7 AM - 5PM

Position Responsibilities:

• Shipping Orders

• Makes timely and accurate shipments to customers.
• Assures policies and procedures are maintained and followed.
• Plan and ensure proper gathering, tagging and preparation of slips.
• Make sure that all shipments are double checked for accuracy.
• Loading trucks when freight carriers pick up.
• Responsible for the accuracy and confirmation that all counts are accurate.
• Assure that correct orders are picked up and shipped correctly.
• Responsible for the arrangement of daily freight pickups with the carriers and preparation of all necessary paperwork.
• Prepare all documentation for shipments.
• Assist Customer Service to resolve any discrepancies in billing or changes directly with the freight carrier.

• Receiving Supplies

• Unloading of raw materials and check all materials against the shipping receipt and the order.
• Check all counts by measurement or hand counting.
• Immediately notify carrier of any shortages or damages and ensure written documentation is obtained for claims.
• Bring copies of goods received to the office, and alert them right away of any discrepancies, shortages in the order, large overages or damages.

• Warehouse Organization and Condition

• Share in the responsibility for warehouse condition, storing of goods in the appropriate locations so items can easily be retrieved when needed. Checks for neatness and cleanliness.
• Assures accuracy of inventory.

• Inventory

• Assist in the loading of supplies onto the factory truck and check off the list provided.
• Check in amounts of finished goods, brought by truck against list provided by driver.
• Ensure all finished goods are stored properly on a daily basis and in appropriate location.
• Counts requested during month-end and at year end (with Director of Operations) and helps reconcile any discrepancies.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentor, train and set an example to others.
• Train all new warehouse employees by ensuring all processes and procedures by utilizing the training checklist for step by step direction.
• Provide training and instruction for all Shipping/ Warehouse personnel who are using lift trucks and certified in their use.
• Assist in implementing all safety policies and procedures for the Shipping/Warehouse areas.
• Ensure all employees follow established safety practices and instructions.
• Complete mandatory training and attending staff meetings.
• Complete all Safety and SQF documentation as required.

• Efficiently utilize Amtech system in performance of job duties
• Must be able to utilize forklift to efficiently move goods