Shipping Lead

Zekelman Industries • Rochelle, IL

216d

About The Position

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a Shipping Lead for our Wheatland Tube facility located in Rochelle, IL. Reporting to the Plant Manager. You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part of the places where we live, work and play - all day, every day. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Associate's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required
• Must be able to obtain overhead crane and forklift certification

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy
• Keep work area and/or equipment organized, clean and in a safe working condition
• Ensure on-time, quality shipments of steel tubing to customers are achieved via the safe, efficient and economical utilization of shipping materials and labor
• Coordinate the assignment of labor team members to the corresponding jobs and tasks to meet warehouse/production goals
• Provide a leadership example in plant safety initiatives and programs
• Ensure stacking and loading procedures are followed to prevent injury to team members and damage to material
• Work with Quality Control Department regarding quality issues and ensure customer and quality standards are met at time of shipment
• Report any process and equipment problems and take initiative with corrections and repairs
• Monitor and direct cycle counts to maintain correct inventory
• Participate in the training of newly assigned teammates on the shipper job responsibilities
• Report any irregularities or malfunctions to supervisors, managers and/or maintenance
• Perform all Shipper duties when covering lunches/breaks/vacations as required
• Assist in the assignment of trucks to be loaded based on appointment time and truck arrival time
• Coordinate with the Supervisor to assign personnel to appropriate jobs and tasks
• Ensure continuity of shipping and warehouse flow, resolving issues as required
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Bonus plan
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED