What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead - Monday - Friday - 11:00am-7:00pm position at Distribution Management?
Responsibilities Include:
The shipping lead will act as the subject matter expert in support of the department, supervisor and DC Manager. They will be the team “go-to” for procedural related guidance.
- Complete the pre-shift checklist (ex. turn on chucks, gather supplies and materials, etc.).
- Work in coordination with the supervisor to assign daily priorities and participate in shift meetings.
- Partner with supervisor to identify root cause of exception and QC diverts. Communicate all performance issues to the supervisor.
- Inspect outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Track quality variances and identify when other process improvements are needed.
- Partner with on-site trainer to mentor new employees. Ensure SOPs and DC policies are being followed.
- Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
- Dress Code-Specifics Required
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and comply with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
- When volume demands, pick customer orders for shipment, ensure that the correct number and type of product is picked. Assemble orders for shipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must be an upbeat self-starter with a stable work history in a distribution center or warehouse.
- Punctual with good attendance.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical demands
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to twist, squat reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to use proper lifting techniques to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English
About Distribution Management:
Headquartered in the Missouri Research Park in St. Charles, MO, Distribution Management is a national technology, fulfillment, and distribution provider specializing in automated order handling, managed supply services, wholesale services, and e-commerce fulfillment. DM is able to reach 99% of the U.S. within one to two days and some international destinations within three days from its five strategically located distribution centers. DM’s order accuracy rate of 99.9% is reflective of its focus on operational excellence, efficiencies that have resulted from significant investment in technology, and a dedicated IT development staff specializing in integration, automation, and real-time reporting. To learn more, visit www.distributionmgmt.com.
