2nd Shift Shipping & Receiving Lead

Daily's•South Salt Lake, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Lead verifies and supports that shipping functions and procedures are being followed. They prepare items for shipment, which includes picking, labeling, loading/unloading, lifting, operating a forklift, and using handheld RF Scanners. The role participates in continuous improvement, planning, scheduling, and reporting activities, and helps department leaders develop a positive work culture.

Requirements

Previous Shipping/Receiving experience required.
Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak English.
Very strong math skills required for various tasks.
Must be able to make good decisions in applying Shipping Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applying policies in the Employee Handbook, and using good judgment.
Must be computer literate with intermediate skills in Excel.
Proven ability to motivate, coach, and train subordinates.
Must have adequate eyesight and hearing to be able to recognize hazards to equipment and personnel.
Must be able to turn in all directions in order to observe objects and employees nearby.
Full range of motion in extremities to allow proper movement and handling of product.
Must be able to walk or stand for at least 90% of assigned shift.
Must have ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally, and up to 50 pounds frequently throughout shift.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma desired.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows all safety rules and regulations, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a bump cap, ear plugs, safety glasses, and gloves.
Ensures that others in the Shipping Department are following all safety rules.
Reports non-working equipment to Maintenance.
Follows procedures outlined by the Shipping Manager.
Understands and follows food safety guidelines and USDA regulations.
Is aware of the location of drivers at all times and does not allow drivers to leave loading dock areas.
Provides leadership and supervision to the daily activities in the Shipping Department to ensure a safe, secure, and clean environment for associates.
Ensures associates have proper access to necessary tools and that tools are routinely inspected and maintained.
Assists Shipping Manager in ensuring all shipping and receiving processes are followed for accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments, and that all transactions in CAT2 (computer-based processes) are done correctly (building loads, repositioning, scanning orders to manifest, receiving).
Performs cycle counting and identifies items and inventory discrepancies to ensure accuracy and maintain inventory integrity.
Assists with all movements of inventory from production to designated transfer points, storage, or work areas.
Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping procedures and policies.
Seals, bill of lading, loaded trailers, and truck doors.
Is actively involved in each work function to support shipping/receiving procedures, workflow efficiency, and managing space utilization.
Communicates and works effectively with clerks, administration, management, and the team to ensure accuracy of orders, shipments, receives, inventory, or discrepancies.
Demonstrates advanced skills with forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Assists Department Supervisor/Manager with organization and leads the focus on improved productivity levels by improving processes and associate work efficiency.
Provides feedback and communicates with the leadership team on safety, labor, and best practices.
Participates in the completion of process development, projects, and best practices for improvement implementation.
Assists with planning, adjusting daily workload and staffing needs in each work function or area to minimize overtime, and provides feedback on any changes affecting department productivity.
Effectively communicates work task Standard Operating Procedures, conveys key information during pre-shift meetings, and ensures appropriate shift hand-offs.
Coordinates with Department Managers, Supervisors, Quality Assurance, and other required personnel to attain delivery, cost, and quality of service objectives.
Performs an end-of-day report including all in/out-bound activities, challenges/issues, safety/lost time, and other necessary activities to support best practices.