Shipping Lead

Job Description

Following is the description for the Shipping Lead position. Bilingual Spanish is a must! Pay range $17 to $20. .

Thank you,

Evelyn

Overview:

The Shipping lead, mentors, trains and coaches the Shipping Department to meet shipping deadlines in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner while processing shipping documentation with accuracy and delegating workload to team members.

Responsibilities:

• Meet company and departmental standards, including Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Maintain a schedule for the department and communicate the expected time to start and complete tasks
• Construct, implement and train Shipping team members on Shipping processes, procedures and workflows to increase efficiency and productivity
• Process shipments by company policies and best practices
• Ensure outgoing packages and skids are safe and secure for multiple transport methods.
• Label, organize and palletize cartons for small case packages, LTL.
• Produce required shipping documentation as required utilizing computer software. Documentation required will vary based on transportation method and country.
• Interpret and update customer specific requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Maintain accurate overstock inventory by performing cycle counts - reporting any inventory discrepancies.
• Answer shipping questions for internal and external customers.
• Follow directions and procedures while working in a fast paced, deadline oriented, physically demanding environment.
• Work cooperatively and independently within the shipping department as well as with other production departments.
• Participate in annual physical inventory as needed.
• Special projects or additional assigned task as requested.
• Shipping Lead will hold safety as a priority using best practices and ensuring that team members work safely using proper PPE and following company guidelines.
• Work with team members to keep the shipping floor clean and organized.
• Overtime hours are required occasionally.

Experience:

• Shipping management: 3 years (Preferred) Position does have the opportunity to advance per required qualifications
• Minimum of 3 -5 years in a shipping lead capacity (clerk, freight handler, driver, etc.), Industrial Trucks (certification a plus), pallet jacks (manual and/or electric) and other material handling equipment or will train and certify
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a similar managerial position with direct reports

Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience with FedEx Ship Manager and UPS Worldship, preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to take direction and necessary action.
• Attention to detail and highly accurate.
• Innate sense of urgency, Deadline oriented, and Problem solver.
• Ability to occasionally move yard trailers between buildings maneuvering a 53 trailer in and out of dock bays. (No CDL required but a plus)

Proficient knowledge of computers:

• Knowledge in JD Edwards ERP system is a plus
• Must be willing to be certified on all industrial equipment

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

• Schedule: 8-hour shift: Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm (Overtime as needed.)

Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality.HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.


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