Shipping Lead

BATAVIA CONTAINER•Batavia, IL

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Lead prepares items for shipment and verifies and maintains records of incoming and outgoing shipments. The role works in a production-floor setting and requires long periods of standing and/or sitting, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds. The Shipping Lead plans and loads shipments, prepares bills of lading and other necessary shipping documents, and helps ensure materials or finished products reach the required destination on time and without damage. The role maintains warehouse organization, cleanliness, and identification of finished-goods inventory; handles incoming jobbing shipments and returns; and assists with incoming jobbing inspections. The Shipping Lead provides direction to forklift operators and truck drivers, communicates shipping plans and issues, and follows documented procedures and work instructions, including food-safety programs, OSHA regulations, and designated PPE requirements.

Requirements

Basic mechanical skills.
Basic proofreading and math skills.
Customer-service-driven and focused.
Ability to follow precise instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and truck drivers.
Excellent data-entry skills.
High school education or equivalent.
Ability to work flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.

Nice To Haves

Previous corrugated-industry experience; the role also requires developing corrugated-industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

Plan and load shipments.
Prepare bills of lading and other necessary shipping documents.
Contact customers before shipment when needed.
Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and proper identification of finished-goods inventory.
Unload incoming jobbing shipments and returns.
Assist with incoming jobbing inspections.
Examine shipment contents against invoices, orders, and other records to verify accuracy.
Confirm the number of pallets received against the bill of lading, considering trailer length and stacking configuration.
Develop a shipping plan and communicate issues.
Provide direction to forklift operators and truck drivers.
Ensure materials or finished products are delivered to the required destination within the required time frame and without damage.
Support and follow documented procedures and work instructions, including food-safety programs, OSHA regulations, and designated PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in requested or required training.