What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead position at Quaker Houghton?
About Us
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the worlds largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Position Summary:
Leads the shipping and receiving department and make sure that all documents are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that all incoming loads and bulk shipments are processed in JD Edwards.
Job Accountabilities:
- Provide daily job assignments to shipping and receiving team to effectively manage bulk and non-bulk material shipping and receiving, along with receipt of production supplies and containers
- Acts as the point of main point of contact for shipping and receiving in the production operation.
- Monitor 5S requirements for all work stations within the department.
- Daily review of bulk inventory. Provide feedback on order quantities needed to the inventory controller.
- Provide vacation coverage both for bulk deliveries and packaged deliveries within the department as necessary throughout the year.
- Inspect empty containers being delivered to make sure they are in good condition. Reports any problems to your Supervisor.
- Train new department employees in all aspects of the operation. Evaluate employee performance after 4 weeks in the position and give department manager feedback on the results.
- Work with department manager to improve efficiencies and support ongoing projects within the plant.
- Proficient in using JDE for receipt of materials and basic inventory transactions.
Work Environment/EHS Responsibilities:
Will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The associate is exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.
Ability to lift bags and other containers up to 50 pounds in a safe manner as directed. Ability to move drums up to 500 pounds with mechanical equipment in a safe manner as directed. May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily. May be required to work in small spaces and high locations.
Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous experience in Shipping and Receiving role
- Previously completed the Lead Operator training program.
- Must be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
- Proficiency in arithmetic skills.
- Capable of driving a yard dog
- Capable of driving all types of forklifts
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veterans status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.
