Shipping/Receiving Lead

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, pulls and ships all items coming in and going out of the warehouse by any mode (LTL/TL/IML/Parcel)
• Leads by example, monitors and promotes a safe, clean, organized work environment at all times
• Communicates and works with other departments as necessary to ensure we are meeting all expectations of outbound/inbound shipments
• Pulls stock and assembles merchandise and boxes new equipment for shipment from work orders and marks with product identification and consignee’s address
• Fulfills all written departmental and company processes and safety procedures
• Affirms accuracy of shipment quantity and description to order specifications
• Prepares record of merchandise shipped including manifests, packing slips, bills of lading, etc.
• Stores merchandise, supplies, equipment in an orderly manner using appropriate handling methods for protection and disbursements and stock locations
• Receives incoming shipments of merchandise, verifies kind and quantity against purchase orders, records receiving activity pertinent to purchase orders within JDE and reports information for any loss or damage claims
• Operates power and manual material handling equipment
• Ensures daily forklift reports are turned in and submits forklift maintenance reports timely
• Loads and unloads trucks
• Knows how to operate UPS/FedEx equipment
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment daily
• Leads Lean activities and proactively plans and facilitates new Lean activities and proactively plans and facilitates new Lean activities including 5S and continuous improvement activities
• Handles miscellaneous related duties and assignments as required
• Leads, guides, and trains employees performing related work
• Orders supplies for the department
• Assists in disciplinary actions and leads of employees under your direction (if needed)
• Meets daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements to the Distribution Manager

Qualifications

• Must pass Rug Doctor’s written forklift examination prior to hire and have the ability to become forklift certified under the Company Forklift Certification Policy
• Must have the ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Must have attention to accuracy and detail
• Good mathematical aptitude necessary
• Must be cooperative and self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible and remain productive while working under various conditions
• Loading dock experience helpful
• Must be able to pass reference verification, background search, post-offer employment physical and substance abuse screen