Group Lead- Shipper - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation • Greenwood, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Group Lead- Shipper - 1st Shift. The hourly rate for this position is $23.77 per hour. The hours for this shift are 7 am - 3:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

• Work Safely to prevent on-the-job injuries. Report on-the-job injuries and unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor. Provide prompt and efficient service with emphasis on quality of work.
• Work from list of catalog numbers and various reports.
• Use material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead hoist, and an assortment of air and common hand tools.
• High school diploma or GED
• Shipping experience
• Pass yearly forklift certification
• Pass certification to train new forklift drivers
• Obtain DOT Hazmat Certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Basic math and recording abilities
• Must have strong computer skills and ability to learn/use SAP and excel.
• Must have strong positive communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Organizational skills and detailed oriented with a quality mindset.
• Ability to work within deadlines under pressure and handle interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using all types of material handling and lifting equipment, and other equipment required to perform the various job duties.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Hazmat experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties required to maintain Shipping operations including but not limited to: loading and unloading, scheduling shipments, release orders, and photograph shipments.
• Coordinate logistics of container, flatbed and full van pickup and delivery – communicate directly with carriers and other personnel.
• Combine orders to maximize truckload shipments in the most cost-effective manner.
• Work with credit department and other personnel for release of orders on hold.
• Troubleshoot problem solving as well as train shippers to assist to troubleshoot/problem solve issues.
• Perform and train shippers on duties necessary to load and unload flatbed trucks, vans, and containers in a safe manner.
• Take photos and maintains archive of truckload shipments.
• Perform and train shippers on duties necessary to process small parcel shipments (UPS, Fedex and DHL) as needed.
• Delegate/coordinate daily workload of Shippers to help ensure shipping goals are met.
• Publish export packing and mark packages / shipments as required.
• Perform as well as train shippers on all types of material handling, lifting, and packaging while following the shipping schedule and processing shipments.
• Facilitate communication between Materials Supervisor and Shippers as needed.
• Publish requisition weekly for miscellaneous part orders.
• Instruct, train, and/or assist shipping and other personnel as required.
• Train shippers on existing and new processes and procedures.
• Process perform and train on duties related to freight claims.
• Process shipping paperwork daily for records to be scanned to SAP delivery. Hard copy of shipping paperwork is to be maintained in Shipping department files.
• Train or facilitate training of Youth Apprentice as needed to assist with these duties.
• Delegate tasks as needed to the team working with Materials Lead and Receiving Lead as needed.
• Provide guidance and direction to employees to ensure compliance with 5S+ at the start of each shift and 5S+ at the end of every shift.
• Maintain safe and clean work area in accordance with factory standards.
• Maintain a clean an organized and clutter free backroom/receiving area operation.
• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited: Life Saving Rules, Risk Assessment, FIFI, Quality, and Shipping expectations.
• Encourage team to continuously improve Safety, Quality and Lean.
• Maintain high levels of quality in assigned areas of functional responsibility.
• Lead daily Tier 1 meeting(s) and daily Stretch and Flex.
• Ensure the Visual Boards are continuously maintained.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Cross train for receiving lead position.

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED