Shipping Team Lead (Warehouse)

Description

Job Summary:

The Shipping Warehouse lead will be responsible to effectively manage the 035 warehouse and employees while overseeing the Lead at the main plant. This position will be multifunctional in relation to  

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to the daily shipping schedule to ensure the trucks are loaded on time for deliveries as directed by the Shipping Coordinator’s or Warehouse manager.
• Adhere to all Working Documents within shipping.
• Communicate to the Shipping Coordinator any discrepancies with loads or inventory.
• Communicate problems that will affect the shipping schedule to the shipping coordinator.
• Coordinate trailer moves from the 000 dock to the yard and Logistics warehouse 035.
• Assign loads / unloads to Forklift operators.
• Process all deliveries from outside vendors and arrange for delivery to proper departments and notify supervisors/maintenance.
• Aid in managing drivers to ensure they can get underway without delay’s.
• Supervise forklift operators in the daily operations and ensure that all trucks are loaded properly and securely for delivery to customer.
• Perform random checks on Forklift operators to be sure they are checking their work in the system, and adhering to a Safety Policies, Dock Rules, and GMP’S.
• Check banding reports to verify all orders that are banded match production records and are not orphaned.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings with the department along with the Warehouse manager topic request.
• Communicate repair needs in the warehouse to the Warehouse Supervisor or Director of Logistics.
• Provide a daily update to Warehouse Manager before shift change and oncoming shipping personnel
• Monitor warehouses for damages and proper storage of items; keep areas well organized and clean.

Other Functions:

• Complete necessary paperwork/reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to Forklift Safety Inspection sheets, Safety and Quality data, and Employee diaries.
• Perform regular inventory cycle counts as called out by the warehouse supervisor.
• Assign Employee’s to pull stock and make ready for shipment.
• Communicate repairs to necessary personal.
• Aid and foster a senior working relationship with Plant lead and help aid in growth within position.

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• Experience as a forklift operator
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of company equipment and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• Sit Down Rider Forklifts, High Lifts
• Basic Office Equipment - Computer, Printers, Calculators.

Safety:

Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training.

Working Conditions:

Exposed to extreme Hot and Cold Temperatures in a warehouse environment and outdoors for periods of times.

Salary : $25