Shipping & Receiving Lead

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: Supports the Shipping Department to ensure shipments on time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have a basic understanding of warehouse procedures.
• Understand the layout of the warehouse and bin location system.
• Gathers materials/product from the warehouse to package/assemble for shipment or customer pick-up.
• Ensures the efficient loading and unloading of all vehicles.
• Verifies accuracy/receipt of loads, shippers, logs, bills of lading.
• Responsible to assure that received, picked and shipped parts are properly identified, counts are accurate, and parts are properly labeled.
• Receives in material and outside service work. Can transact inventory for use in the manufacturing process.
• Capable of efficiently and accurately loading trucks with correct products, counts and space utilization.
• Capable of making decisions balancing cost and service levels related to shipping.
• Coordinating timing of staging loads, organizing trucks, and loading resources throughout the day.
• Must tag and place the incoming material to the proper bin locations in the warehouse for future use.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner without damaging parts.
• Cycle Counting
• Understand both domestic and international shipping requirements.
• Coordinates/Schedules the shipping of materials with various freight carriers
• Prepare freight claims and follows up as needed.
• Prepares freight quotes to ensure cost effective and efficient means of transportation are used.
• Communicate with customers concerning freight issues.
• Maintains shipment files, issues report and responds to customer inquiries
• Provides guidance within the department for the shipping and warehouse area issues.
• Assists the Accounting/Finance department with billing issues relating to freight.
• Ensure that freight is prepared and packed properly.
• Understands company policies and procedures. Supports a continuous safety awareness attitude and follow all safety policies, procedures and rules.
• Utilizes and practices methods for continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills with experience utilizing Microsoft Teams for internal collaboration.

The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change or delete the contents of this description.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : n/a

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED. A minimum of twelve months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Excellent organizational, communication, and typing skills are required. Must have or be able to obtain a forklift operator’s license.

SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; basic math skills, effective customer service skills, working knowledge of computer systems and office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly walks, uses hands to handle product and reach with arms
• Frequently life and or move 50 lbs.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Some outside weather conditions
• Office and warehouse setting
• Moderate noise level.