Shipping Lead 1st shift

Overview

Oversee Shipping Department activities using the most cost‑effective methods possible while meeting customer delivery expectations.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures.
• Provide training as necessary.
• Conduct shift‑overlap meetings with the oncoming shift supervisor to minimize errors.
• Coordinate forklift operators in the daily routine of loading trailers according to customer specifications.
• Schedule deliveries using the most cost‑efficient and time‑saving manner possible while still meeting customer expectations.
• Coordinate and communicate with Customer Service concerning delivery of product to customers.
• Accurately prepare bills of lading.
• Review forklift inspection sheets daily and prepare maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Ensure accurate stock locations in the shipping warehouse.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Able to speak, read, comprehend, and write legibly in English.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Qualified Shipping Forklift Operator.
• One year experience as a Forklift Operator (preferred).
• Supervisory experience as a proven manager/leader (preferred).

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. Frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The workspace is not climate‑controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 °F – 110 °F). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Eligible for insurance benefits within 1 month.
• 401(k) with partial match at 3 months.
• Paid vacation days at 6 months.
• 401(k) plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Vision insurance.