Shipping Lead - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Shipping Lead drives electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials. The role prepares shipment records and bills of lading for outbound trucks, records receipts of incoming materials, chemicals, and equipment, updates the database, and verifies shipping documentation and receiving receipts against open purchase orders. The Shipping Lead trains, motivates, and leads team members within their area, coordinates shipping plans with supervisors, and helps execute those plans. The position handles warehouse stocking, product picking and packing, shipment verification, trailer inspections, and operation of forklifts and pallet jacks. The role supports food safety and quality standards, maintains an organized work area, and works in a fast-paced environment with temperature extremes. A CDL is preferred and qualifies the employee for an additional $2.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and related experience or training.
Complete all courses in the necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming the position; duties may be performed under a trained operator's supervision during that period.
Complete Orientation before the first day of assignment, Employee Awareness, GMP training, and HACCP training.
Complete required training in Hearing Conservation, Hazard Risk Analysis, Fire Safety, Machine Guarding, Emergency Preparedness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, Ladder/Knife Safety, Fall Protection, Ergonomics, and L.O.T.O./Machine Specific procedures.
Complete PIT training and initial safety procedures.
Wear required personal protective equipment: proper attire, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 38 to -17 degrees.
Ability to stand for 8 or more hours per day and spend substantial time on one's feet.
Sufficient strength and stamina to lift packages from below waist height to above shoulder height.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, ride, carry, twist, bend, balance, see, hear, and handle paperwork.
Ability to regularly lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CDL license preferred.

Responsibilities

Train, motivate, and lead team members within the assigned area.
Create purchase orders for all inedible shipments.
Meet with supervisors to receive shipping plans and instructions, then relay and execute the plan with the team.
Inspect trailers before loading to confirm sanitary conditions and proper operation of refrigeration equipment.
Take temperature readings and read fuel settings on refrigerated trailers.
Perform pre-operational forklift inspections and operate forklifts; operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
Stock and pull products from warehouse racking; pick and pack outgoing shipments and locate merchandise for distribution or placement.
Verify incoming shipment quantities and product numbers.
Understand shipping terms used in domestic shipping transactions.
Break apart the workday to handle multiple tasks.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Follow the color-code system for food safety and follow USDA, SQF, and GMP guidelines.
Stay focused on quality while maintaining speed.
Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.
Work effectively and respectfully with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and build strong working relationships.
Complete required training courses, safety training, and PIT training.