Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Shipping Manager, the Shipping Lead provides leadership and direction to Shipping associates, including shift planning and delegation of assignment. Additionally, the Shipping Lead is responsible for completing the work of a Shipping Warehouse Associate. The Shipping Lead is expected to have strong communication skills with the shipping team and other departments at AWBC. Working collaboratively with the Shipping Manager, the Shipping Lead assists in ensuring that operations align with company-wide strategies and initiatives.
Responsibilities
โข Provide direction and daily work delegation to Shipping associates
โข Strong communication skills that foster a positive work environment
โข Ensure that operations are aligned and performed to achieve Shipping key performance indicators including productivity, quality, and safety
โข Monitor work processes to determine how current processes could be improved from a productivity, quality, or safety perspective
โข Monitor work of the department to ensure business goals are met
โข Perform end of shift wrap up - ensure all trailers are accurately loaded; ensure working/charged jacks and seals are placed on each trailer
โข Perform daily audit of pallet jacks and trailers
โข Ability to generate and send daily reports
โข Serve as back up to Shipping Manager, as needed
โข Perform all shipping functions including but not limited to sorting, stacking, carrying, and moving product, scanning product, and loading product onto trailers for accurate, on time delivery to customers.
โข Operate shrink wrap machine according to standards
โข Move product using a forklift or other PIT equipment
โข Responsible for following and promoting all safety rules, regulations and guidelines
โข Demonstrate and promote behavior that supports AWBC's core values
โข Perform other duties as assigned, including work in variable locations
Requirements Education and Experience โข High school diploma or equivalent
โข 1 year of related warehouse operations experience
โข Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
Skills
โข Proven ability to lead work teams successfully, while displaying core leadership skills
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Forklift certified or become forklift certified and be able to retain certification
- Good problem-solving skills
โข Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and Outlook)
โข Excellent time management skills
โข Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with the shipping team, other departments, management, senior management, and corporate office personnel
โข Ability to make on the spot decisions based on training and experience
Physical and Environmental Requirements - Willing and able to work variable hours, potentially more than 40 in a week, to accommodate business needs.
- Stand for long period of time, up to 4 continuous hours, 8 - 12 hours during a shift
- Walking 4 to 6 miles a day.
- Operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities
- Lift objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance
- Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job
- Effective, clear and proficient verbal and written communication skills, including reading and writing