Team Lead, Shipping and Receiving

Selig Group•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Founded in 1889, Selig Group is a global leader in the design and manufacture of closure liners and flexible packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health care, personal care, household, and industrial applications. Selig is known for its technical innovation, quality products and exceptional customer service. Selig’s global footprint includes operations in the United States, Canada, China, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and is supported by a global sales network. Selig is well-positioned for continued growth and profitability this year and beyond. Job Summary: The Team Lead for Shipping and Receiving, confirms and records the receipt of shipments, prepares items for shipping, and loads and unloads trucks. Responsible for managing the inter-departmental transport of materials. Leads personnel and oversees most day-to-day operations of the Shipping and Receiving department.

Requirements

Hi-lo certification.
Ability to handle physical workload.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
Thorough understanding of applicable international, federal, state, local, and company safety policies.
High School diploma
3-5 years previous experience in shipping, logistics, or other related fields.
2 years’ experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Shipping and Receiving area and team members. Communicate effectively with the Warehouse Supervisor.
Assemble orders and prepare goods for shipment.
Receives, unpacks, inspects, and stores incoming materials and supplies.
Uses shipping records to verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments and orders.
Documents damages and discrepancies for future reimbursement and reconciliation.
Maintain good warehouse procedures; All areas are clean, neat, and organized.
Communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing with supervisors, team members and other departments.
Provide direction and delegate assignments to team members, including daily priority setting.
Communicate any issues or problems that affect productivity to supervisor.
Maintain safety practices.
Attend daily schedule meeting with team.
Train new employees entering the department.
Unload and load trucks following the processes in place.
Receive products from vendors. Verify and sign-off that all product is received.
WIP products to Finished Goods.
Wrap product to customer specifications.
Schedule pickups for small-parcel, domestic, and international shipments.
Participate in Continuous Improvement events.
Attend all scheduled meetings.
Invoice shipped customer orders at the end of each day.
The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description – other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.