Lead - Shipping & Receiving - 2nd Shift

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions • Freeport, IL

74d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The Lead - Shipping & Receiving's primary function is to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the shipping and receiving department, while ensuring product is accurately received, inspected, stored, and shipped in a timely and efficient manner. This position requires the ability to run the shift with minimal supervision, delegate manpower, and monitor staff hours. The Lead will also maintain a solid understanding of start-up and shutdown procedures of the facility, equipment, and machinery, coach staff, and report any concerns to the Supervisor and Manager.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of shipping & receiving procedures and documentation
• 3+ years' warehouse & shipping/receiving experience, preferably with previous experience in a Lead position
• Thorough knowledge of packaging standards and works toward preventing freight damage
• Ability to inspect and verify materials accurately - attention to detail to meet quality standards
• Familiarity with packaging standards and damage prevention practices
• Effective communication skills with supervisor and team
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, initiative, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Leadership skills - can successfully direct and allocate work within the department
• Reliable
• Forklift experience and certification
• Available for overtime when necessary to meet business needs

Responsibilities

• Capable of running shift with minimal to no supervision, delegating manpower where/when needed, assigning staff to their daily assignments, monitoring staff hours and report OT needs to Manager
• Maintains solid understanding of start-up and shutdown procedures of facility, equipment & machinery
• Coach staff as needed and report thoughts or concerns to Supervisor and Manager
• Coordinate and execute the receiving of incoming shipments in a timely and accurate manner
• Verify incoming materials against packing slips, purchase orders, and other documentation
• Inspect received goods for damage, quantity discrepancies, and quality issues
• Complete system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate required reports
• Unload trucks safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment
• Communicate any receiving issues or discrepancies to the Supervisor
• Organize and stage received materials for storage or production use
• Complete inventory cycle counts on a daily basis per standardized work instructions
• Coordinate to ensure shipments are packaged and shipped ahead of due date
• Completing paperwork accurately: Bill of Lading, Customs Documentation, etc.
• Wrapping and crating of completed orders
• Loading/ unloading trucks in a timely fashion
• Identify truck layouts for consolidated / large shipments
• Package finished goods for parcel shipments, process shipments through FedEx / UPS
• Identify and communicate potential late orders daily
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of receiving area
• Work safely and effectively, following all company safety protocols
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth material flow
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing