Shipping Lead

MDVA•Newport News, VA

14h

About The Position

Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month. Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. SUMMARY Lead assigned workers in the receipt and shipment of high-quality dairy products by coordinating the daily work assignments. Be actively engaged in the selection, staging, rotation, loading and shipment of all company products. Continually and consistently in force GMP and housekeeping policies. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least 1 year of related experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Actively enforce safety rules and company policies by leading by example. Plan and organize available resources (employee, materials, time, and equipment) to best meet load out, quality, and safety goals. Monitor and adapt plans throughout the shift as needed. Lead daily shift meetings. Effectively communicate and coordinate product/resource availability with production department. Actively engage in waste reduction efforts in all areas. Monitor and record necessary waste tracking documentation. Lead continuous improvement efforts as assigned. Responsible for maintaining high sanitation standards. Ensure all required process control documentation is completed. Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy and condition of shipments. Train new employees in job duties. Required to cover various positions and shifts in department when needed. Promote retention and provide a workplace culture that is clean, organized, positive, safe and that supports the mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization. BASIC REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). At least 1 year of related experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
At least 1 year of related experience.
Communication
Accountability
Customer Focused
Initiative
Problem-Solving
Collaboration

Responsibilities

Actively enforce safety rules and company policies by leading by example.
Plan and organize available resources (employee, materials, time, and equipment) to best meet load out, quality, and safety goals.
Monitor and adapt plans throughout the shift as needed.
Lead daily shift meetings.
Effectively communicate and coordinate product/resource availability with production department.
Actively engage in waste reduction efforts in all areas.
Monitor and record necessary waste tracking documentation.
Lead continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
Responsible for maintaining high sanitation standards.
Ensure all required process control documentation is completed.
Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy and condition of shipments.
Train new employees in job duties.
Required to cover various positions and shifts in department when needed.
Promote retention and provide a workplace culture that is clean, organized, positive, safe and that supports the mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization.