Shipping & Receiving Lead

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping & Receiving Lead is responsible for supporting the Shipping Supervisor and assisting with managing and coordinating all activities related to the Shipping & Receiving Department, as well as providing leadership and direction for shipping staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Safe operation of forklift or other powered equipment in the loading, unloading, moving, stacking, and staging of product.

- Safe operation of box truck in the delivery of product to local customer.

- Ensures accuracy of orders and inventory by completing tally sheets and auditing procedures

- Inspect forklifts, trailers, commercial vehicles, and other equipment daily and report any maintenance issues to Shipping Supervisor.

- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.

- Effectively store product in appropriate locations.

- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage by following audit procedures.

- Document and report any variances appropriately.

- Pull and prepare orders for shipment.

- Prepare & keep accurate paperwork to guarantee accurate inventory control.

- Lead and motivate team members in the assigned area to achieve department goals.

- Detects and reports defective materials, questionable conditions, or incorrect counts to the Shipping Supervisor.

- Train associates in proper procedures, packaging standards, inventory principles, etc.

- Ensure employees practice safe work habits and utilize appropriate and required PPE.

- Responsible for the 5S housekeeping system within assigned work areas – individually and within department.

- Works with other Team Leads and Supervisors to ensure on-time shipment of customer goods.

- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and EDUCATION

- High School Diploma/GED and 3-5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.

- Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory controls

- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office

- Must be able to utilize tape measure, decimal and fraction.

- Must be able to read and interpret drawings and follow routers (work instructions)

- Must be able to use basic handheld measuring tools.

- Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively problem solve

- Knowledge of the manufacturing process, as it relates to shipping, receiving, and inventory

- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers at all levels of business

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to sit/stand/walk throughout the shift as required

- Ability to work in standing position throughout shift, with frequent walking.

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds.

- Work involves standing, walking, and lifting during shift schedule.

- Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable or hazardous.

- Noise level is normal for a manufacturing environment.