What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Lead position at Smurfit Kappa?
The shipping lead is essentially a team leader who oversees operations at the ground level, making sure that the rest of the team is accurately picking items for shipment to customers.
Primary DutiesÂ
- Coordinate Forklift Operators in daily routine of loading trailers according to SKNA's standards and factory master
- Schedule deliveries in the most cost-efficient and time-saving manner possible, while still meeting customer requirements
- Review daily driver's logs and document any discrepancies
- Develop a strong rapport with various freight lines
- Become familiar with freight rates for inter-state and intra-state shipping
- Secure freight rates prior to shipping
- Coordinate and communicate with Sales Service concerning the delivery of product to customers
- Accurately prepare bills of lading
- Review forklift inspection sheets daily and prepare maintenance work orders as necessary for repairs
- Coordinate with Shipping Superintendent, maintenance, and leasing agents for any repairs of forklifts, trucks, trailers, dock plates, dock doors, and any other items as necessary
- Support and administer SKNA's policies, procedures, and rules
- Support and administer all safety policies and programs
- Ensure Forklift Operators are operating forklifts in safe and proper manner
- Provide training as necessary
- Maintain shipping warehouse in an organized and safe manner
- Ensure accurate stock locations in shipping warehouse
- Maintain a clean and safe warehouse. This includes keeping all sheets off of floor
- Improve managerial skills by enrolling and attending seminars and technical courses
- Communicate with appropriate supervisory personnel to avoid confusion or problems at shift changes
- Arrive at work at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled start of shift
- Use proper lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending techniques
- Perform each task in a manner which prevents bodily injury, equipment, and product damage
- Observe all safety and health guidelines
- Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
- All other duties as assignedÂ
