Lead Shipping - Dist

Hillman•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Lead Shipping position involves providing direction to co-workers to ensure all shipping documents and functions are completed accurately and timely. The role is responsible for selecting the least cost carrier and maximizing parcel weight by combining products for the same customer. Key functions include sorting packages, using a hand scanner for shipment status, and inspecting boxes for proper sealing, labeling, and damage to meet quality standards. The Lead Shipping individual is expected to be a role model, foster teamwork, enhance team morale, conduct on-the-job training, provide constructive feedback, and continuously seek operational improvements. Maintaining a clean and organized work environment and achieving certifications for operating necessary equipment, performing safety checks, reporting machine problems, and charging industrial truck batteries are also part of the role. The employee is also expected to be willing to be cross-trained as a lead in other departments and participate in safety and health program activities.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to multi-task and work a flexible schedule if required
High energy, personal drive, and self-motivation to accomplish business goals
Effective communicator
Detail-oriented, strong multi-tasking, and organizational skills
Computer literate / spreadsheet experience to enter inventory, deliveries and scheduling in order to track, analyze and manage operations effectively
Motivated to train, learn, and lead by example
Able to work from verbal and written instructions
Able to work accurately with numbers and use a calculator

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Sorts packages and uses a hand scanner to determine shipment status
Checks boxes to ensure they are sealed, properly labeled and free from any damage; makes sure all quality standards are met
Demonstrates “role model” work habits and fosters teamwork within the department
Enhances team morale – discusses issues and suggestions with Area Manager and follows up with team members.
Conducts on-the-job training and provides constructive feedback to employees
Continually seeks opportunities to improve department operations
Encourages team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment
Achieves and maintains certifications required to operate equipment necessary within assigned department.
Performs safety checks prior to use.
Reports machine problems to Area Manager.
Charges industrial truck batteries as needed
Is willing to be cross trained as a lead in other departments
Participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.