Shipping & Receiving Lead

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the loading department, acting as a point of contact for scheduling and ensuring the department is adhering to safety standards and following daily work orders in a timely, safe, and productive manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts daily huddles with department regarding schedule, orders, and maintenance concerns
• Confers with management regarding scheduling and maintenance concerns
• Operates a propane sit-down forklift
• Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order
• Picking, pulling, and loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials
• Moving products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Inspect the forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety
• Verify piece counts on each pallet and compares to label
• Material handling of all products
• Follow shipping work orders
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Highly motivated with good sound work ethics
• Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail
• Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers
• Ability to learn and operate new equipment
• Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers)
• Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Minimum of three (3) years previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving
• Proven leadership skills and abilities

Working Conditions

Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Day shift)

Physical Requirements

• Lifting or carrying: 1-10 lbs (Frequently), 11-20 lbs (Frequently), 21-40 lbs (Frequently), 41-50 lbs (Occasionally), 51+ lbs (Occasionally)
• Pushing or pulling: 1-40 lbs (Frequently), 41-50 lbs (Occasionally), 51+ lbs (Occasionally)
• Bending or stooping (Continuously)
• Reaching above shoulder level (Continuously)
• Driving automatic equip. vehicles (Frequently)
• Operate machinery or power tools (Frequently)
• Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.) (Occasionally)
• Walking (Continuously)
• Standing (Continuously)
• Sitting (Occasionally)
• Working in extreme temperatures (Frequently)
• Repetitive motion including but not limited to: wrists, hands and/or fingers (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Hearing (Continuously)
• Dexterity (Continuously)
• Hand eye coordination (Continuously)

Pay

Hourly rate of $27.69

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Beginning Day 1 of Employment
• Health Savings Account
• 401k Contribution with Company Match
• 11 Company Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Vacation Days: Total number of days granted depends on years of professional experience. First year of employment is prorated based on month of hire. Confirm allotment eligibility with Talent Acquisition or HR.
• Sick Days: All Carlisle Employees are granted at least 5 sick days per calendar year. Confirm with Talent Acquisition or HR the allotment or accrual based on your locality.
• Two weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% base compensation, upon approval
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits, 100% Employer Funded
• Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of full-time employment, covering up to 100% of tuition which includes 18 credit hours, the costs, and eligible associated fees per calendar year

For a full view of the entire benefits package, visit www.carlislebenefits.com