Shipping Lead

Ensures proper procedures and organization in shipping department are followed.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

• Ensure proper "switch" times for full vendor vehicles/trucks
• Train new shipping employees.
• Ensure proper charging of all tow motors.
• Organize the shipping of orders.
• Check the quality of the product to be shipped out to customers.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the warehouse and office.
• Ensure efficient operation of the shipping department when the Production Supervisor is not available.
• Is knowledgeable of specific customer instructions.
• Read, use, and complete shipping efficiency reports.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have previous manufacturing and/or warehouse experience.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or GED equivalency required.

SKILLS

• Read, write, and speak English
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to learn and operate computer according to company programs.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and self-directed with little Supervision
• Good organizational and communicational skills.
• Safe operation of all warehouse equipment including tow motor, computer, calculator, scales, battery chargers, copier, telephone, and plastic wrap machine.
• Read and use work order pick lists.
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions as assigned with customer orders.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with warehouse personal, plant operations and Logistics personal.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365
• Experience with Logistics Management Systems (LMS) software platforms for warehouse operations.
• Experience (Inbound / Outbound Freight Management) with Systems such as SAP, AS400, DatatexNow, and other applicable Systems.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Tow motor certified
• AS400

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Able to withstand changing climates (temperatures range from 85 degrees to -20 degrees)
• See Job Analysis document

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

• Reports to: Plant Manager, or Assistant Plant Manager, or Production Supervisor
• Directly Supervises: Material Handlers
• Indirectly Supervises: None

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Warehouse, Receiving, Distribution, Department Managers and Supervisors, Plant Management, additional Warehouse associates
• External: Outbound/Inbound freight appointments as assigned, Vendors as assigned