Shipping Lead

International Paper•Buffalo, NY

7d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing various shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing documents and verifying quantities for shipment, serving as backup to Shipping Supervisor, and working closely with the Shipping Supervisor and other departments on a daily basis by performing the following duties: At shift start, check area for safety, cleanliness, and mechanical problems Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift (must be qualified) Must maintain forklift daily (complete and document forklift daily inspection to ensure that it’s in good working order prior to use) and report repairs needed to supervisor Operate forklift on a daily basis along with other equipment such as pallet jacks, shrink wrap machine, and bander Plan daily runs for local outbound customer orders (works with shipping supervisor) Call carriers (LTL or TL) for pickup & PRO freight as needed Prepare computer generated or manual bills of lading Prepare documentation for export orders Check products to be shipped against customer orders to ensure quantities, destination and routing are correct and accurate Make sure products are loaded onto trailer in a safe and timely manner Ensure quality product is being shipped out, banding is good, load tags are placed properly and pallets are in good condition Clean out trailers when necessary Receive and unload incoming materials. Compare information on packing slip with PO. Inspect shipment for damages, records, and notify shipping supervisor. Account for all bills of lading, run daily report, and file documents Conduct physical inventory counts at plant and warehouse as needed Help as a backup to warehouse duties which include shipping, receiving, and maintains rotation on items Enter work orders/notifications into system Receive into HRMS and SAP and ensure that the information is accurate Lead, guide, and train employees performing related work End of shift cleanup Maintain clean and safe work environment throughout shift Enter maintenance work orders in SAP Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping Perform other duties as required and assigned by immediate supervisor

Requirements

High school diploma or state registered GED preferred
Must be forklift operation certified and have at least 2 years of forklift experience
Stable work history
Must have basic computer skills, along with knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to direct and train employees
Ability to communicate and work well with others
Ability to read, write, and interpret documents
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Ability to maintain quality and safety
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
Ability to work overtime and some Saturdays when scheduled
Ability to work effectively in the following work environment: Standing and walking are required for most of the shift Noise level in the work environment is loud Temperature in plant can fluctuate due to outside temperatures Physical activity requires handling an average weight of 10-15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds While performing duties of this job, employees are around moving mechanical parts

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (preferred)
Experience with loading/unloading, and warehouse duties (preferred)

Responsibilities

At shift start, check area for safety, cleanliness, and mechanical problems
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift (must be qualified)
Must maintain forklift daily (complete and document forklift daily inspection to ensure that it’s in good working order prior to use) and report repairs needed to supervisor
Operate forklift on a daily basis along with other equipment such as pallet jacks, shrink wrap machine, and bander
Plan daily runs for local outbound customer orders (works with shipping supervisor)
Call carriers (LTL or TL) for pickup & PRO freight as needed
Prepare computer generated or manual bills of lading
Prepare documentation for export orders
Check products to be shipped against customer orders to ensure quantities, destination and routing are correct and accurate
Make sure products are loaded onto trailer in a safe and timely manner
Ensure quality product is being shipped out, banding is good, load tags are placed properly and pallets are in good condition
Clean out trailers when necessary
Receive and unload incoming materials. Compare information on packing slip with PO. Inspect shipment for damages, records, and notify shipping supervisor.
Account for all bills of lading, run daily report, and file documents
Conduct physical inventory counts at plant and warehouse as needed
Help as a backup to warehouse duties which include shipping, receiving, and maintains rotation on items
Enter work orders/notifications into system
Receive into HRMS and SAP and ensure that the information is accurate
Lead, guide, and train employees performing related work
End of shift cleanup
Maintain clean and safe work environment throughout shift
Enter maintenance work orders in SAP
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
Perform other duties as required and assigned by immediate supervisor

Benefits

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

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