Shipping Lead

About the role

Smurfit Westrock is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging, dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Bates Container’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
• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English
• Must be able to write legibly in English
• Able to lift 25-50 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Must be able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Must be able to read and follow instructions on factory masters
• Must have a working telephone number on record with Human Resources, Shipping Superintendent, and Production Manager at all times
• Must be a self-starter to the effect he/she must initiate and then follow through to completion of assigned tasks
• Must be a qualified Shipping Forklift Operator or Truck Driver
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• 6 months’ experience as a Shipping Forklift Operator or Truck Driver
• Supervisory experience as a proven manager/lead of at least 5 people

Pay

$30.06 + .25, 2nd Shift 2:55 pm – 11:00 pm, plus all scheduled overtime.