Shipping & Receiving Lead

Shipping & Receiving Lead

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.