Shipping Supervisor

Pilgrim's • Natchitoches, LA

3d • $73,618 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Supervisor is responsible for supervising processes and procedures in the receiving and shipping department. This role ensures that goods are verified against shipment records, oversees the inspection of received goods, and supervises the maintenance of records for damaged or defective items and discrepancies in quantities and weights. The supervisor will also record time, date, quantity, source, and destination of materials received or shipped.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and in preparing items for shipment.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Supervises employees who count, weigh, and identify items in the receiving and shipping department.
• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks according to established schedules and weight limits of states.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications.
• Seals loaded boxcars and truck doors.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Compiles records of unfilled orders.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Prepares bills of lading.
• Provides supervision, training, scheduling, and guidance to shipping personnel.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Incentive Pay: eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED