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Sunset West, a division of Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ: HOFT), is currently recruiting for a Shipping Lead to work in our Vista, CA location. Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 100th year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods, leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture and outdoor furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.
We are looking for a dependable individual with great attention to detail to join our warehouse team as a Shipping Lead. This candidate will collaborate with our warehouse leads to maximize product shipments and reach shipping goals.
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinate shipments of outbound and inbound freight, LTL and container.
- Responsible for the shipping and tagging of all freight, both retail and e-tail accounts.
- Prepare shipping documents, including bills of lading, packing slips. Scan and file all paperwork into appropriate storage location as per company SOP’s.
- Monitor and review shipping reports and resolve discrepancies.
- Schedule and maintain Will Call orders. Coordinate with stuffing lead to ensure that Will Call PRD stickers are handed off and will meet ship date.
- Process “rush” orders ensuring shipping deadline is met.
- Schedule daily trailer swaps with current dispatch.
- Schedule container shipments.
- Maintain effective communication with internal departments, carriers, vendors and co-workers to facilitate the smooth flow of materials and product.
- Maintain accurate inventory of shipping supplies ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Collaborate with Team Leads to ensure quality standards are upheld.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings and efficiency enhancements within the shipping department.
- Mitigate and communicate any operational risks that may arise.
Candidate Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of progressive experience in shipping outbound goods
- Proficiency in using inventory management software and MS Office applications.
- Comfortable with web-based customer portal navigation
- Enjoy fast paced and independent work.
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Why work for Hooker Furnishings?
- Competitive compensation and bonus plans.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 8 company paid holidays and 2 additional floating holidays.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans including a generous employer health saving account (HSA) contribution each plan year.
- Matching 401k employer contributions.
- Successful and stable organization for over 99 years.
- Multinational, global organization with 14 locations in the US and offices in Vietnam and China.
- A caring, family-focused culture.
- Career development focus including training opportunities and leadership development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Emphasis on charitable giving and volunteering in our communities.
- A company committed to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) values.
Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Range: $18-28 per hour.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
