Shipping Lead - Michigan

Reports to: Shipping Supervisor
Second Level Manager: Distribution Center Manager
Effective date:  July 2022

Shipping Lead

Duties & Responsibilities:

§  Provide direction to pickers, dock workers, and train new hires on shipping process and procedures.

§  Record shipment data, such as weight, quantity, damages and bin discrepancies.

§  Pack, seal, label, etc to prepare materials for shipping.

§  Shrink wrap pallets with use of shrink wrap machine or hand wrap.

§  Must be able to make decisions and analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

§  Ability to operate forklifts, reach trucks and electric pallet jacks.

§  Ability to work well with other employees and be a team player.

§  Excellent time management - Must be able to have shipments ready before carrier’s cut-off time.

§  Regular, reliable & punctual attendance is essential because of limited staffing resources (Overtime required as needed)

§  Maintain Shipping Dock cleanliness. Direct & take part in daily housekeeping, e.g. sweeping floors, trash disposal and removal.

§  Other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor.

Skills, Experience & Requirements:

§  Strong multi-tasking skills

§  Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high traffic environment 

§  Must adhere to all warehouse safety regulations, which includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e. non-slip shoes, gloves, etc.

§  Able to learn & operate within Dynamics AX via the console and the RF scan guns.

§  Able to be on time and ready to work

§  Good communication skills, both written and verbal

§  Good Mathematical skills

§  Good organizational skills

§  Self-Motivated/Proactive

§  Task Oriented

§  Able to stand, reach, bend, crouch, duck and lift up to 60 lbs as necessary

Positive and constructive attitude 

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