Shipping Lead

JOB SUMMARY

The Shipping Lead is responsible for overseeing at least two employees, yard maintenance, inventory management, load staging, receiving, and shipping.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Available 5 days a week, 9 hours per day; OT is required when production/sales volume demand.
• Assuring no damaged items are sent or received.
• Comparing the picking list to the product to ensure the correct material is being used.
• Input information into the ERP system using a scan gun.
• Stage and inspect loads for shipment.
• Load and unload flatbed trailers and containers.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Operate and maintain a forklift license.
• Cycle counts on yard inventory.
• Keep all inventory 5s at all times.
• Collaborate with the S&OP manager to ensure daily loading requirements are met.
• Directly supervise a minimum of 2 employees daily.
• Hand stacking, wrapping, and strapping of molding.
• Efficiently process paperwork.
• Be able to communicate to management with any problems effectively.
• Staging and loading orders at the direction of the S&OP manager.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Cold and wet weather gear will be provided.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong professional communication skills, both oral and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with safety programs
• Excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to maneuver oversized material in tight areas using a multi-directional forklift.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant field
• Valid Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Prolonged standing or in a stationary position
• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that may require hearing protection
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (footwear, hearing, and vision)
• High visibility vest or uniform.
• Ability to lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse the facilities
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances and in various environmental conditions

Salary

• $18.30-$22.60 with a $2.00 lead differential

Hours

• Monday through Friday, 6:00 am- 3:00 pm

This is not an exhaustive list of all job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to assign other or different tasks as needed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $18.30 to $22.60. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skill set. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a comprehensive total compensation package, which also includes a full range of medical and other benefits.